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latch on problem with twins
When i am breastfeeing my twins together I get the first one latched on
fine but the second sometimes latches on wrong and it really hurts. They both are small and I hold them in my arms while feeding. |
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When i am breastfeeing my twins together I get the first one latched on fine but the second sometimes latches on wrong and it really hurts. They both are small and I hold them in my arms while feeding. Can you use lots of pillows to make sure they're at the right height? Would this enable you to let go of the first while you latch on the second? No personal experience with twins..... -Patty, mom of 1+2 |
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latch on problem with twins
"PattyMomVA" wrote in message ... wrote: When i am breastfeeing my twins together I get the first one latched on fine but the second sometimes latches on wrong and it really hurts. They both are small and I hold them in my arms while feeding. Can you use lots of pillows to make sure they're at the right height? Would this enable you to let go of the first while you latch on the second? No personal experience with twins..... -Patty, mom of 1+2 Or maybe a sling for at least one baby, so you'd only have to hold one at a time? I can definitely see where juggling two babies and getting them both latched on correctly would be quite difficult! |
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latch on problem with twins
Hi! How old are your twins? Nursing mine in the V position (see
http://www.karengromada.com/photos.htm) really helped me. I'd support them with blankets while sitting in a recliner--soon I could surf at the same time. You might also try an EZ2Nurse pillow--it looks like a couch cushion and tilts the babies into you, but mine would never go for that. IME, having help for one day trying out positions and then practicing them really helped. I'd leave the blankets in the chair, with extras within reach, and I'd be pretty set each time I needed to nurse. I found pillows too much for my tiny babes. Good luck! mehera |
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latch on problem with twins
My twins are now 3 1/2, when they were babies I found that the most
comfortable position was to have one baby in the normal accross the body position but angle his/her feet down towards the ground or your crouch area. the second baby I would put in the football hold on top of a pillow which was usually on top of the arm of an arm chair. I found raising one knee up so that I could support the second babies head with my knee really helped. I hope this isnt too confusing. Some helpful hints include: Place the baby on a pillow before you attach the first twin.Then you can slide the baby accross. Always attach the better feeder first, as then you will know that that baby will attach well giving you more chance of having free hands to organise the second baby. Remember when they are young it seems difficult but with practice things will work out ok, I fed mine to 17months and 2 1/2 which is when they self weaned. Remember it is ok to feed them seperate if that is what suits you. But most importantly RELAX enjoy them they grow so quickly!! If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. There is a great book which I think is called Multiple Mothering which is all about breastfeeding twins or more. Check with your multiple birth association if they have a copy you could borrow, I am in Australia, here there is also a breastfeeding twins video/dvd that is quite helpful. Cheri |
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latch on problem with twins
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When i am breastfeeing my twins together I get the first one latched on fine but the second sometimes latches on wrong and it really hurts. They both are small and I hold them in my arms while feeding. I don't have any idea but I plan to be there soon. I bookmarked this site as it has some examples of different holds to try. I'm in the dark about how to actually get two latched on at the same time though, especially when they are little and you need to help! http://www.karengromada.com/photos.htm -- Nikki Hunter 4/99 Luke 4/01 Thing One and Thing Two :-) EDD 4/06 |
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