football hold
Secure carrying technique
A football hold is a way of carrying an infant tucked under the arm against the side of the body, with the baby's head supported by the hand—resembling how a running back carries a football.
The position is commonly recommended for breastfeeding, especially after cesarean delivery, as it keeps the baby's weight off the mother's abdomen.
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