Blundered onto a pro-breastfeeding article!

[captain optimism]

I was looking for something else when I found this article, "Breastfeeding Multiples: Moms and Experts Agree – It’s possible!"

Take a look at it, here: http://www.townonline.com/parentsand...ws/x1217520404

Here's a quote:

Originally Posted by pro-breastfeeding article in local paper

Maureen Swartz, of Boylston who successfully nursed her triplets who are now 23-months old, cautions that moms shouldn’t beat themselves up if it doesn’t work out. “Luckily, I learned with my first daughter and was prepared to attempt it with the triplets.”

“After delivering the triplets by c-section, I immediately had the hospital lactation consultant help me to learn to tandem feed,” she recalls. “In essence, I nursed two at a time with the third baby topping off on both breasts after the other two finished. Then I would rotate the babies at the next feeding.”

She adds, “It takes practice, patience and perseverance...then again one needs all of those for having children in the first place!"

[kalynnsmom]

That's a great article!! It seems like there's a lot of discouragement to nurse multiples (at least what I came across), that I would HAVE to supplement, no way would I have enough milk! But we're going strong at almost 9 months!

[mamasophy]

Thanks for posting this - I just sent it to my SIL who's expecting twins in a few weeks!