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BFing twins

dragontears507dragontears507 member
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Hey y'all. Lurker here dropping in. Ever since DH and I started trying to get pregnant, I knew I wanted to BF. It's incredibly important to me, and it's something I've done a lot of research on. We recently found out that we're expecting twins, and of course, I started to worry about the logistics of trying to nurse two babies. I'm a twin myself, and when I spoke with my mom about this, she was less than encouraging and basically said formula was the way to go.

I've done quite a bit of research and it seems like it's do-able but most multiple moms can't or won't stick with it. Anyone have any personal experience with this? I want to learn as much as I can now to hopefully set us up for success when they make their appearance this winter. 
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PCOS--TTC since 11/2010:   
5 cycles of Clomid: all BFN, 1 cycle of Follistim:CP
1 year break thanks to deployment.
1 cycle Follistim: BFN, Lap to remove peritubal cyst May 2013
2 cycles Follistim + trigger: BFN, Gonal F +IUI April 2014: BFP!!!!!! 

Boy/Girl Twins due Jan 5, 2015!!! 


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Re: BFing twins

  • shira49shira49 member
    You can certainly breastfeed twins.  I breastfed mine until they were 10 months old.

    The go-to product is https://www.twinnursingpillow.org/index.html, which makes it much easier to feed them together.

    Don't let anyone be negative about nursing twins!  You can, and you will!

    If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to ask.
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  • SmallCityLivingSmallCityLiving member
    Not only can you do it but it may not be as hard as you think. I was so worried about the same thing when I found out I was having twins bc breast feeding was important to me too. My twins are now 8 weeks (born at 35.3) and EBF. they were started on formula from bottles in the nicu and weaned off them within two weeks. I did a lot of prep ahead of time to prepare myself for the challenge and it paid off and mine have (thankfully) been great nursers.

    I second the twin pillow recc. I actually have a twin z pillow and a twin my brest friend and like them both for diff locations in the house. MBF is great in bed for MOTN feedings and the twin z I love for daytime feedings in my easy chair. I also recc the book "mothering multiples" by LLL. I read it cover to cover ahead of time and felt prepared.

    Good luck, know you can do it but it will be hard at times (we are going through a growth spurt so all I do is nurse right now. It's exhausting!) and visit the multiples board. We have a BF check in there so you can hear from more BF MoMs. Ask any questions you have!
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  • dragontears507dragontears507 member
    Awesome! Thanks for the help ladies! Feeling a bit more optimistic hearing your successes and tips.
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    PCOS--TTC since 11/2010:   
    5 cycles of Clomid: all BFN, 1 cycle of Follistim:CP
    1 year break thanks to deployment.
    1 cycle Follistim: BFN, Lap to remove peritubal cyst May 2013
    2 cycles Follistim + trigger: BFN, Gonal F +IUI April 2014: BFP!!!!!! 

    Boy/Girl Twins due Jan 5, 2015!!! 


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  • twinlove314twinlove314 member
    My twins are 12 weeks and ebf. I have the my brest friend and I wouldn't be nearly as successful if I didn't have the it. It can be tough sometimes, but so worth it!
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