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- Medical Video: Breastfeeding: 5 Things I wish I knew before starting
- 1. Will I produce enough milk for more than one child?
- 2. Is it possible to breastfeed two babies at the same time?
- 3. Try rotating the breast with each baby
- 4. Give formula milk if needed
- 5. Additional help is very important
Medical Video: Breastfeeding: 5 Things I wish I knew before starting
Is a mother's milk production sufficient for more than one baby? Is it difficult to breastfeed with both breasts? Here are five interesting facts about breastfeeding twins:
1. Will I produce enough milk for more than one child?
Yes, you can provide enough milk. Because the ASI production system works according to the law supply and demand, even if you have three babies to be breastfed, your body will naturally increase milk production to meet the needs of your children at one time. However, calories and fluids in your body will be more drained than other nursing mothers. Therefore, you will need to consume more healthy foods and snacks to restore every wasted calorie.
2. Is it possible to breastfeed two babies at the same time?
It will be easier if you breastfeed your two children at the same time. Experts recommend ‘simultaneous feedings', Because if you feed your baby one by one, when you finish breastfeeding one baby, there is still another baby queue. If you have twins, you can breastfeed them simultaneously by holding them in a holding position on either side, or holding them in a baby's swing with the body facing each other. Alternatively, you can also carry one baby in a swing, and another in the arm.
3. Try rotating the breast with each baby
By giving both babies the opportunity to use both breasts alternately, you will complete the difference from your baby's second request. For example, if a baby drinks more than another baby, changing breasts will help equalize the average milk supply in both breasts.
4. Give formula milk if needed
If you have triplets or more, formula milk may be needed to breastfeed the baby. You can breastfeed both of your babies with breast milk and breastfeed other babies with formula milk at the same time; do it alternately so that each baby will get enough milk.
5. Additional help is very important
You will feel very tired after several weeks of breastfeeding more than one baby, and taking care of the baby will add to fatigue. You may want to pump breast milk so your partner can breastfeed your baby at night. You can also ask for help from friends or family to help with housework, food, and baby care, or you can hire sisters, housemaids, or other available labor.
