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46. Where should I begin when deciding if I want to breastfeed? By speaking to other mothers who successfully nursed multiples, the more apt you are to learn how to nurse your multiples and have a positive experience. Ask questions like, “What worked for them?” “How did they manage with their other children?” “How did they manage when they had to leave the house?” Another good way to prepare to nurse multiples is to read many of the excellent resources associated with nursing. Some circumstances exist where breastfeeding would not be recommended or even possible and a new mom should not feel at all guilty if this is the case. Breastfeeding multiples is great; you can breastfeed
three or more infants providing great benefits, but if you need to stop
or cannot breastfeed at all, understand that as their mother, you still
offer important care for your new infants.
MOST's Breastfeeding Multiples booklet Books on breastfeeding and breastfeeding supplies are available through the MOST Supertwins Store. MOST has several lactation consultants and many parent volunteers who are available to help members with questions and concerns about providing breast milk for multiples. MCH Library resources on breastfeeding Most hospitals also have lactation consultants on staff who can help with questions or concerns. Please
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