Straining definition, to draw tight or taut, especially to the utmost tension; stretch to the full: to strain a rope. See more.
The cradle hold. This classic breastfeeding position requires you to cradle your baby's head with the crook of your arm. Sit in a chair that has supportive armrests or on a bed with lots of pillows. Rest your feet on a stool, coffee table, or other raised surface to avoid leaning down toward your baby.
Soldiers who are breastfeeding or expressing milk remain eligible for field training, mobility exercises, and deployment [after completing their postpartum deployment deferment period], the directive reads. During field training and mobility exercises, commanders will provide private space for Soldiers to express milk.