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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.
Read MoreGuest 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…
Read MoreQ & 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…
Read MoreTips: 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!
Read MoreCall to Action: Women’s Health
I am taking a break today from the questions of breastfeeding twins to look more broadly at women’s health, and access to maternal health care. As so many moms of multiples know, birth can sometimes come with complications. In industrialized countries, those complications can typically be managed through varying levels of medical intervention — from…
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