Breastfeeding ???

saloved

any twin mommies breastfeeding. I started out very strong and was VERY fortunate that both my girls latched well and I had a great supply. Since I started back to work it seems like my supply has decreased. I pump every 3 hours at work just as if I would feed them but I am not getting as much as I was before I started working. Any advice?

lestes1121

Are you keeping hydrated. Maybe try some oatmeal or lactation cookies. Don't forget to keep taking your prenatal vitamins!!

abbijoy

I'm not a twin mom, but a way I've found to increase my supply is to let my baby nurse as much as she wants at night before bed. It helps her to sleep, and my supply is usually up the next day! She cluster feeds at night though, not sure if your babies do that.

erin79

I don't have twins, but I can relate to supply issues while working.  I pump 3 times a day at work, and that's not enough to feed DD while she's at daycare.  I have to also pump on the weekends and use my freezer stash.  

I also went through this with my older son when he was a baby, and had to supplement with formula when he was 9 months old.

Definitely make sure you're drinking lots of water.  That's the one thing I've noticed that really makes a difference.