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Managing 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 course, diaper changes. But chances are, at some point you’ll need to manage both babies by yourself.
Continue Reading >Breastfeeding Nutrition: Eating for Three
While you were pregnant, you probably paid attention to what you ate – maybe ensuring that you didn’t go too long between meals or that you were getting enough protein in your diet. Once the babies are born, it’s easy to loose track of your own nutrition as you focus on feeding your new babies.…
Continue Reading >Guest Story: On Breastfeeding Twins
This breastfeeding story comes from Janet, at Love is Blonde. I love how she’s been able to find a balance even though her breastfeeding relationship didn’t turn out the way she had planned. Also honesty. I always love honesty! Check out this excerpt, and head over to her blog for the whole story! I admit…
Continue Reading >Q & A: Preparing for Cesarean Delivery
Amber asks: I am pregnant with twins and will be having a scheduled cesarean section. I intend to exclusively breastfeed my babies. What can I do to prepare for the delivery and recovery so we get off to a good start with breastfeeding? You’re off to a great start by planning ahead! Many hospitals offer…
Continue Reading >We’re back!
We’re back! No major visual redesigns yet, but we did some behind-the-scenes work to keep things running smoothly. Please let us know if you find any glitches…
Continue Reading >Computer Issues
You may have noticed that the site looks a bit… different right now. We’ve had some computer issues, and we’re working to get the site back up and pretty (we may even work in a bit of a redesign at some point soon!) – but for now, we just wanted to get the content back…
Continue Reading >Tips: 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 – visit. Visitors are great if they’re also being helpful, but in the early days it’s…
Continue Reading >Tips: 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 you’d like to listen.) I couldn’t say everything there, so here’s more on the topic!
Continue Reading >Talking 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 discussed some tips for getting breastfeeding off to a great start. My number one tip? GET PREPARED!
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