The breastfeeding of twins and twins

Currently due to the increase in the age of motherhood and the increase in the use of assisted reproduction techniques, the number of multiple births has increased. When we consider breastfeeding in multiple births, we not only have the difficulty of being 2 babies to feed. Twin births have a high i

Currently due to the increase in the age of motherhood and the increase in the use of assisted reproduction techniques, the number of multiple births has increased.

When we consider breastfeeding in multiple births, we not only have the difficulty of being 2 babies to feed. Twin births have a high incidence of prematurity and income in neonatology, which hinders the success of it.

How to feed two babies at the same time

The technique of breastfeeding is practically the same as if we breastfeed a single baby. The only difference, are the positions to adopt if you breastfeed both at the same time, which is very practical but it is not essential, everything depends on your comfort and that of the babies. The positions in double basket (babies to the flanks of the mother) or in parallel will be very useful.

4 tips for breastfeeding twins or twins

1. You need a good milk production. It is essential that there is an adequate stimulus to generate it: try to put babies to the breast as soon as possible after birth, often. If it is not possible to place them to the chest, keep them skin to skin with you, at least the first hour of life.

2. Try to get the babies to sleep with you in the room and thus facilitate the nightly shots. It is known that the prolactin peaks, a fundamental hormone in lactation, are produced in greater way at night, these intakes will help the correct production.

3. The more it helps the better: if a baby's care takes up most of the mother's time, two more babies. The more rested and less stressed you are the better, so the housework and so on should be done by other people.

4. Surround yourself with moms who have had a satisfactory breastfeeding so that they can support you in yours, and turn to specialized breastfeeding professionals, especially in special situations such as hospital admissions, reintroducing breastfeeding etc ... You can consult your midwife , to solve your doubts about it.

It is very common that most of the time, intentionally, but in a lack of evidence, there are people who recommend you about breastfeeding based on what they have heard or their own experiences, especially if it is a breastfeeding with twins they may look with certain skepticism your decision to breastfeed. Having the support of mothers who have breast-fed and of professionals who are aware of breastfeeding will help you.