Latch On
Lots of first time mums who wanted to breastfeed in the first place, but failed because of crack nipples, painful breastfeeding experience, baby couldn’t get enough milk, and etc, most of them time, it’s due to poor latching on.
Getting a good latch on needs some practice, but if you do it right the very first time, it comes naturally for both baby and you. And remember that, breastfeeding is not painful! If you’re feeling some discomfort or pain, detach the baby’s mouth by inserting your pinky into her mouth from the side to let go of her suction first. Then, baby will naturally open her mouth and release your breast. Never, never, and never pull your nipples out! (Ouch!) That hurts a lot!
No matter what’s the position you’re breastfeeding in, you have to make yourself COMFORTABLE first. As I may recommend lying down position, but some mothers prefer to breastfeed sitting up. So, as long as you’re feeling comfortable with whatever position you’re breastfeeding in, it’s up to you to decide.
Please make sure that you’re not straining your back, don’t hunch, your episiotomy or c-sec wound’s not hurt, or your arms are tired. Mommies have to be feeling good first before you breastfeed as baby can sense your tense and be cranky too.
Then, align baby’s NOSE to your nipple, and make sure that baby’s mouth is widely open, then bring BABY towards the breast and make sure that baby takes in the areola but not only the nipple. It’s breastfeeding, not nipple feeding. So, make sure baby’s mouth fully covers the areola to prevent nipple crack which is very painful.
Make sure you’re sitting well, with your back straight and supported with pillow if necessary, and your feet are nicely placed on the ground or a small stool. Always ensure that baby’s head and body are aligned, which means baby’s not turning her head. And baby’s tummy will be touching your tummy too, and I liked to do this without clothing during confinement to ensure the skin to skin contact.
Let baby suckle until she’s full and detach by herself, or she falls asleep and you’ll have to detach by using the method I mentioned above. A full newborn baby will normally sleep after a feed, or pee or poo! 
I’m writing this from my experience, without referring to books, so if I missed out anything, please feel free to let me know. Thanks!
P/S: If you’d like to look at how it’s done, you can refer here.
