{"id":731,"date":"2025-06-22T21:19:43","date_gmt":"2025-06-22T21:19:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neljastrimester.ee\/?p=731"},"modified":"2025-06-23T14:38:25","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T14:38:25","slug":"imetamispesa-koht-mis-toetab-keha-ja-meelt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neljastrimester.ee\/en\/imetamispesa-koht-mis-toetab-keha-ja-meelt\/","title":{"rendered":"A breastfeeding nest \u2013 a place that supports body and mind"},"content":{"rendered":"

A breastfeeding nest, what is it?<\/h1>\n

A breastfeeding nest is a place that a mother has created to feed her baby. The purpose of a breastfeeding nest is to support the mother's physical comfort, mental well-being and contact with her baby. A pleasant place could be set up anywhere where the mother feels happy. Where the mother feels cared for, the baby also feels safe.<\/p>\n

La Leche League International encourages mothers to think of a nursing nest as a safe haven \u2013 a place where a mother can calm down, recover, and experience closeness with her baby while breastfeeding. It is recommended that such a place be created in several places in the home, such as the bedroom and living room.<\/p>\n

What to put in a nursing nest?<\/h2>\n

1. A comfortable place to sit<\/h3>\n

A supportive armchair, sofa or bed \u2013 it is important to have a good back support and a seat wide enough to support the arms or use pillows. Before each breastfeeding, the mother should ask herself: \u201cAm I comfortable?\u201d<\/p>\n

2. Cushions and support<\/h3>\n

The nursing area should include a nursing pillow or regular pillows to support the baby in the correct position and reduce tension in the mother's arms and shoulders. The baby should be at a height in relation to the breast that makes it comfortable to latch on to the breast and the mother does not have to bend over to feed the baby.<\/p>\n

3. A basket with supplies:<\/h3>\n