family support – Breastfeeding Twins

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.

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…

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…

Beer and Bottles (and other motherly advice)

The arrival of my twins was eventful, and about as far from my own homebirth as possible. One baby was in the NICU for a few days and the other lost a lot of weight early on, and I began pumping and supplementing and trying to navigate between my room and the NICU and juggle three bodies, two breasts, and one frazzled mama.

Breastfeeding Mosh Pit

The first week in August is World Breastfeeding Week. This international advocacy event is designed to raise awareness about breastfeeding, and this year’s theme is “Breastfeeding: Just 10 Steps! The Baby Friendly Way.” This year’s theme commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Innocenti Declaration, which affirmed the global importance of breastfeeding. The “Ten Steps” refer…