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In this position, lay on your side with your baby on her/his side next to you. Put a pillow behind your back and lean into it. This will help raise your breast up off the bed a bit. Lay your baby down along side you, with the baby resting on her/his side. The baby’s abdomen should be facing yours ("belly-to-belly"), with her/his head level with your breast. It may be necessary to put a thin pillow under the baby to raise her/him to nipple level. It can also help to put a pillow behind your baby’s back to keep her/him from rolling away from you. If you have had a Cesarean birth, you may also wish to put a thin pillow between your abdomen and the baby. This position can be very restful for a new mother, but some mothers find this position difficult with a newborn. If you find it difficult at first, try again in another week or two when your baby has developed a little head control.