2006-09-11 20:51:38 · 11 answers · asked by baba 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Yes but it will be tough in the beginning. Good Luck!
2006-09-11 20:59:02 · answer #1 · answered by helpfulhannah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have known mothers of twins who did manage to nurse exclusively. It's all about supply and demand. If you are putting the babies to the breast enough and staying hydrated, then you should probably not have a problem.
Get some support ahead of time. Contact your local La Leche League. You may be able to get in contact with some twin moms who have nursed through them. Plus, your Leader will be an amazing resource for information and support.
2006-09-12 08:30:14 · answer #2 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it is, drink plenty of water, take your prenatal and eat properly and you will produce just fine, you will know if the baby is not feeding enough or not hooked up correctly, it will hurt. Ask your doctor for information there are tons of stuff you can read about this. Formula is the supplement. you will get a lactating nurse in the hospital to help you, these days they make you feed in the delivery room right after the baby is cleaned (if health delivery) to have a better start at breast feeding.
2006-09-12 04:15:34 · answer #3 · answered by spiritofpalomino 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! Mothers of twins most definately can. Of course you need to watch each child's urine and feces output carefully to ensure they're both getting enough milk, as it would be hard to tell with twins. I know that women with triplets can breastfeed exclusively (though it is difficult) and there was recently an article in Mothering magazine about a woman who had a masectomy on one breast and she breastfed her twins exclusively from her one remaining breast.
2006-09-12 10:10:17 · answer #4 · answered by I ♥ EC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is possible and I have known more than one person who has done this successfully - however it can be very exhausting - particularly if the babies don't wake for feeds at the same time. Also the amount of nutrients and fluid you need to take in to keep up also make it a challenge.
2006-09-12 04:03:45 · answer #5 · answered by d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's exhausting and I don't envy you, but you can do it. Find a doctor, midwife, or lactation consultant who will truly help you. If your OB is telling you that you can't do it, then he or she is not the right doctor for you. It will be very important for you to have the right support and information. Good luck!
2006-09-12 05:25:03 · answer #6 · answered by smurfette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I do I have 7 month old twins.
2006-09-12 08:51:32 · answer #7 · answered by aintgivinup79 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So long as you are looking afterself and eating and drinking properly then you should produce enough milk for both of them, if you are worried talk to your midwife
2006-09-12 03:54:42 · answer #8 · answered by Sweet Sarah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes ,but sometimes you may want to pump some milk into bottles to make things a little easier for you.
2006-09-12 06:39:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can. Good luck with that though. One was hard for me and I fed 2.
2006-09-12 06:07:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋