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Saturday, March 6th, 2010

breast-feeding twins

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.

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