Breastfeeding Multiples / Nursing Twins, Triplets or More

Here are some tips for ensuring a satisfying, effective breastfeeding experience for both mom and multiples. If you are planning to breastfeed your twins or triplets, or are currently nursing, find support and advice here.

Ten must-have items for moms who want to breastfeed their twins. These necessary items will help moms of twins who wish to nurse their babies.

Mothers of multiples may experience feelings of guilt about not breastfeeding thier twins or mulitples.

A combination of basic information and personal story makes this site an encouraging resource for mothers. It discusses the advantages, including an interesting analysis at the cost savings of breastfeeding multiples.

The La Leche League is a tremendous resource about breastfeeding multiples. This webpage includes personal stories of mothers' experience, plus book reviews and advice for special case scenarios like premature babies or triplets.

This five-part series covers every aspect of breastfeeding multiples, from preparing to nurse, supplementing, and tracking feedings. It's a comprehensive look at the topic from a professional lactation consultant.

This excerpt from the book Mothering Multiples: Breastfeeding & Caring for Twins or More explains how breastmilk is produced. Understanding the process helps mothers of multiples feel more confident about breastfeeding.

A nursing mom of twins offers advice to mothers-to-be. Preparing for the breastfeeding experience may help ensure success once the babies arrive.

The Twins-L listserve compiled this gold mine of comments from their members. There is advice and encouragement about every topic related to nursing

Illustrations and photographs demonstrate various positionings for simultaneous nursing of two babies.

Among the general advice found in this article is a helpful description of positions conducive to nursing multiples. Other than that, the tone is somewhat discouraging.