Can I breastfeed twins ..will my b*****s produce enough milk ?

Question

I am expecting twins, due February 26th and I really want to breastfeed them but will I get enough milk to feed both of them ? I just have so many questions about having twins so I thought I would ask here. Thanks

Answer 1

You can definitely breastfeed twins! It is called tandem nursing, and is very feasible. You will need to keep hydrated, even more so than you are now while pregnant, but it has benefits! You will burn many more calories than if you do not breastfeed them, and lose the baby weight much more quickly. Not to mention the bonding you will get to do. I do not have twins, but breastfed all my kids, and have worked as a lactation consultant, and have seen this done successfully many times by committed mommies with supportive families. After your milk comes in initially, there is a cycle of demand and supply: your babies set demand by how often they nurse (not how long), and then your body meets the demand with the supply you need to give both babies the most healthy start in life.  

Answer 2

Yes, your body will produce enough milk, since it already knows you will have twins

Answer 3

Yes, you can. Read this:

http://www.llli.org/FAQ/twins.html

Answer 4

congrats on expecting twins, yes hun you can feed them both, once your milk kicks in, your body will know how much your babies are feeding and your milk will keep up with their demand. good luck

Answer 5

Hi Emma's Mommy and congratulations on your growing family! Yes you can breastfeed twins, lot's of mums feed both babies at once.

I don't know if you breastfed Emma but if you did you will know that our bodies are pretty amazing and can produce the right amount of milk to feed our babies. Make sure you eat well, drink plenty of fluids and get a good amount of rest - you'll be getting enough exercise I expect!

Here are some answers to some questions you may have

http://www.babycentre.co.uk/baby/twins/b...

All the best!