Follow the 5 Steps to Breastfeeding Twins Next

Breastfeeding just one baby can make you busy devoting all your time and energy, not to mention if there are certain challenges that must be passed. What if you have twins? The hassles and dedications that need to be poured out may indeed multiply, but Mother does not need to worry. By knowing how, the happiness of breastfeeding twins can multiply too. When just beginning to breastfeed the Twins, feed one baby at a time. In this way, Mother can see each child in terms of how well they suckle from the breast, and if there are known breastfeeding problems can be overcome properly. Remember, if you need to note also, how long and how often each baby suckles, and how many times and how many each baby to pee or defecate. After the baby's skills in breastfeeding are formed, the Mother can develop breastfeeding habits that are suitable for the Mother and the Twins, for example breastfeeding both of them together or individually. Here are some ways to breastfeed twins that you can do.

1. Cross-position (double-cradle hold).

Place the two babies on Mother's lap. The baby who is breastfeeding on the right breast of the foot is facing left, while the baby who is breastfeeding on the left breast of the foot is facing right, so the baby's legs are crossed on the lap of the Mother.

2. Position like squeezing 2 bags in the armpit (double-clutch hold).

Place pillows on both sides of your body. Place the baby on the pillow, one on the right and the other on the left. Their heads are in front of your breasts, while their bodies and legs stick out behind you through their armpits, then gently squeeze their bodies using their elbows as if they are squeezing a party bag on their armpits. Place the palms behind each baby's head to support it and keep their heads parallel to the nipples. As an alternative, you can also put them in a sleeping position on the mattress with the baby's head one back to the baby's other head. When choosing this position, make sure their bodies are not supine facing upwards, but are tilted toward the body of the Mother.

3. Combined position (cradle-clutch hold).

This position is a combination of the two positions above. One baby is squeezed in the armpit, and the other is positioned in the lap.

4. Use a nursing pillow specifically for twins.

This pillow is wider than an ordinary nursing pillow. If you do not have this pillow, you can work around this by using other alternatives, such as towels or rolled blankets. With the support of a pillow, Mother can more freely breastfeed a baby at once and vary the position of breastfeeding.

5. Changing breasts every day.

Make sure each baby suckles on a different breast every 24 hours, for example today Baby A is breastfeeding on the right breast and Baby B is breastfeeding on the left breast, then the next day Baby A on the left breast and Baby B on the right breast. This is useful to help you produce the same amount of milk in both breasts, especially if one baby is breastfeeding more than the other. In addition, this technique also reduces the risk of blocked milk ducts in the breast of the mother while providing the same eye training and stimulation to both babies.

Don't Be Afraid of Lacking ASI

It is important for mothers and babies not to stop the process of breastfeeding, even if there is more than one baby. In principle, breastfeeding twins on an ongoing basis is very possible. The amount of milk will adjust to the amount of baby's needs. The more often they breastfeed, the more milk supply becomes more. In addition, Mother also does not need to be too focused on anxiety about breastfeeding twins, for example, breast pain or other problems. By planning and consulting a lactation consultant, Mother will be able to prepare herself to be able to successfully breastfeed the twins exclusively. Twins, most of whom are born prematurely, really need Mother's milk to get nutrients and boost the immune system. Breastfeeding is also a great way to build bonds between mother and baby. If the baby initially loses weight, you don't need to worry because this is normal for newborns. Their weight will return again after 2 weeks old. For mothers who just have twins may be confused to position the baby. Ask your husband or someone to help you get a comfortable and fit position until you can do it yourself.