Preparing for breastfeeding twins is a daunting prospect. Today I’m welcoming a guest to share her experience with successfully breastfeeding her twins, despite a difficult start. I have previously shared why I opted for formula, but I would have loved to breastfeed and am always keen to share success stories to encourage others. You can do it! Without further ado, I hand over to fellow blogger Stacy, from The Crazy Outdoor Mama. Hey fellow twin mama! Whether you’re brand new and wondering “How in the WORLD will I be able to feed TWO Babies!” or a seasoned mama who has already nursed one, breastfeeding twins is a whole different game. I had successfully nursed my son for 18 months, and only quit due to my pregnancy. I was under the impression that two couldn’t be THAT much harder, right? The good news is that I’ve made it through an early birth, the NICU with initial bottle usage, to 10 months so far nursing my twins! Upon being born at 35wks, they had immediate problems breathing and ended up being life flighted to a NICU nearby. They were given bottles with formula, and I was only able to hold them every 3 hours...
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