I think I tried every trick in the book to boost my milk supply during my first year of breastfeeding. Their food was available on tap whenever they were hungry.īreastfeeding can bring with it a whole new level of stress and worry about whether you are making enough milk. I also didn’t need to worry about having bottles with me if we went out or stayed out longer than expected. There wouldn’t be the need to worry about bottles to make up, clean, and sterilize. I just knew the payoff would come once they were older and could finish feeding in 10 minutes. There definitely wasn’t much time for sleep. It also meant I could focus on each baby separately. I chose to stagger their feedings to start with so I could get to grips with breastfeeding. In the early days with my girls, it could take around one and a half hours to feed both babies. I used to be secretly envious of mamas who could easily pass a baby and a bottle to someone else to feed. It’s one of the biggest downsides of choosing to breastfeed twins. You will feel like your whole day is spent breastfeeding, and no one can help you feed them. It can take HOURS to breastfeed twins to start with. You will want to be able to pump in the minimum amount of time possible. Make sure you choose a hospital grade double electric pump, as time will be precious when your wee ones arrive. I had a serious love/hate relationship with mine. Your breast pump will become your closest companion for a while, so try to learn to love it. Be prepared for lots of breast massaging and pumping. If you have a C-section it may take a while for your milk to come in. In the early days, it can feel like all you do is feed your babies so it can be tough. Keep your options open and prepare to cry a lot. It may take you a while to get established with breastfeeding. Things to consider before deciding to breastfeed twins I’m so excited to join you on your journey. And that I’m here to support you as you get ready to welcome your beautiful twins into your family. What I’m hoping you will take away from reading through these tips and tricks is a sense of comfort in knowing a bit more about how to plan for your twins’ arrival. What I can tell you from my own experience with having twins, is it’s THE most incredible gift you will ever be given. You may still be coming to terms with the news, and that’s ok – it’s a big deal right? Well hello there! I’m guessing you’ve arrived here as you are preparing for twins? If you have recently found out the wonderful news that you are having twins then congratulations!
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