Breastfeeding twins and other special situations as relactation and adoption

* Breastfeeding twins
* Relactation lactation or resumption of interrupted
* Breastfeeding an adopted baby

As breast milk production adjusted to the needs of the baby, in the case of identical or fraternal twins, similar adaptation occurs. Mothers of twins can produce over 2 gallons of milk a day. The difficulty lies in the time and hands. The time, because you can spend the day dedicated to breastfeeding. The hands, because then you have to do other things.

Therefore, the simplest solution is to breastfeed them both at once. But it is essential to help. You can put the two in front, across their bodies, or both back, their bodies beneath the arms. For additional tips, should be used in advance to a lactation consultant.

If the breasts during pregnancy were prepared to produce milk, any woman who has ever been pregnant can return to breastfeed a baby but take days, months or years without doing so. The secret lies in the mechanism of production of milk. The nipple repeated stimulus triggers the production of prolactin and oxytocin and milk them.

If a baby suckles regularly or use a breast pump, nipple stimulation that milk production achieved in a few days. It takes determination and support from family and a lactation consultant, but possible.

While the milk goes up, the baby can receive artificial milk by cup, spoon, syringe or device “supplemented” breastfeeding. It’s very interesting to know the possibility of resuming breastfeeding in those cases where it is advisable for the baby receive human milk instead of artificial.

Many mothers ask their doctors or their Obstetricians let them spend the first hours after birth alone with her baby, no one to disturb. This is a very important moment in the life of every woman and a truly wonderful experience filled with joy that, because after nine long months waiting to see the face of her baby, the miracle of this new life will finally come home to fill them with joy and happiness, for what you really want her in his arms and give all your love.

After birth, your newborn should be dried very gently with warm towels, lest they miss the warmth I felt when I was inside her womb. Once you have ensured that the color of the skin is healthy and the baby behaves normally and is energetic, you can place it between her breasts, on her abdomen or with you and your partner to be able to entertain with their bodies and relax with your family well.

The time together will have a major impact on both you and your newborn baby. Not only will things look easier and allow you to feel calm to have her baby at her side, but your baby will feel much more sure – given the new environment that surrounds it-the feel the touch of her skin, which will provide comfort and warmth. Many people believe that newborn babies recognize the voice and the smell of her mom, and that is why they feel more secure and protected, and therefore can rest more peacefully to stay with them.

If it is a healthy mother, capable of producing an adequate amount of milk, enough to provide dietary guidance on how to obtain the necessary nutrients from a varied and balanced diet and recommend the consumption of iodized salt.

The administration of iodine during pregnancy and lactation is a measure proposed by the WHO to eradicate the deficit disorders resulting level of thyroid hormones.

With the exception of iodine, in most cases need not receive any other supplements during lactation. Only in certain special circumstances may be indicated intake of vitamins.