Lactation Consultant

Answer: C - In addition to the football (clutch) hold, another good position that prevents the irritation of a C-section incisional site is the side-lying hold. The side-lying hold allows the mother to lie down and hold the baby comfortably so as not to irritate their wound. The cradle and cross-cradle holds both can irritate the mother’s incision area because the child is held in front of the mother.