Q & A: Pre-Delivery Planning
Jane asks: What can I do before my babies arrive to prepare for breastfeeding? Read more→
View ArticleBeginnings
Before my twins were born, I didn’t have a lot of information on breastfeeding twins. But I’m a researcher, so I did my best to get the information I thought I needed. When I met a mom who was nursing...
View ArticleAround the Web
There’s a lot of information out there on the great wide web – some useful and some not. I’d like to begin a regular feature highlighting the best of what’s out there in terms of breastfeeding in...
View ArticleQ&A: Bottles, Supplementation and Late Preterm Infants
Tawny asks: My twin boys were born at 35 weeks and are doing great except for the nursing. In the hospital we finger fed with a syringe and feed them a combo of my expressed milk and donated milk. As...
View ArticleQ&A: Feeding Schedules
Kristi asks: My daughter is breastfeeding twins (3 weeks old). My question is: Should she alternate which baby is nursed first each time? If she does, then the baby who nursed first last time has to...
View ArticleQ&A: Pumping and return to work
Jennifer writes: I just returned to work full time and I am pumping breast milk for my twins. This is my second set of twins and I was not supported with the first set to breastfeed, however this time...
View ArticleQ&A: Tandem Feeding Logistics
Carrie asks: My twins are due in October and I want to tandem feed. That is the only way I will get anytime with my two year old. My concern is how the heck I am going to get both girls up on to the...
View ArticleTalking with “The Boob Group”
I had the great privilege of serving as the expert for an episode of the new online radio show, The Boob Group, all about getting started with breastfeeding your multiples. In this episode, we...
View ArticleTips: Positions for Breastfeeding Twins (or more!)
My latest “Boob Group” contribution was featured in this week’s episode – a brief overview of some positioning options for Breastfeeding Twins. (The segment is near the beginning of the episode if...
View ArticleTips: Managing Visitors
Newborn multiples often draw a crowd. If you haven’t experienced this already, you will. I promise. Even at home, you may have many friends and family who want to stop by for a quick – or not so quick...
View ArticleManaging Solo: Juggling Multiples Alone
In the early days, we hope you have some extra help around the house. Your partner, mom, or postpartum doula can help position babies for breastfeeding, and can help with burping, rocking, and of...
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