title: The koala hold from down under: another choice in breastfeeding position.
abstract: While there are no set rules about breastfeeding positions, Australian lactation practice has traditionally recommended some established ones. One position that can provide an alternative is the "Koala Hold." This hold mimics that of the koala such that the baby is straddled on the mother's knee, skin to skin, in the upright position. This article describes the techniques of the Koala Hold and identifies the advantages and considerations for the use of this position.
authors.affiliation: Southern Local Health District, Pambula, Australia. Shannon.thomson@gsahs.health.nsw.gov.au
authors.forename: Shannon C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Thomson
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001315:Australia; D001942:Breast Feeding / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009035:Mothers; D048368:Phascolarctidae