How to Succeed in Nursing Multiples

Don't give up
 

Regardless of how much support you have and how well you prepare mentally, the reality of your new job can be an emotional seesaw and the adjustment definitely takes time. Huotari offered some sage advice: If you feel like giving up, stick with what you're doing for three days and then see how you feel. Remember, tens of thousands of nursing mothers say joy does come out of the early chaos.

Sheri summed up: "Don't listen to other people, not even doctors, when they tell you it can't be done. You can make enough milk. You can get some sleep. You can have a life! Don't give up if it's tough at first, because after your babies are bigger and getting more milk in a shorter period of time, it's a breeze."

BREASTFEEDING FAQs
How can I tell if my twins are nursing effectively?
Most newborns breastfeed 10 to 12 times per 24-hour period. They nurse for 15 to 30 minutes at a feeding and swallow after every one or two sucks. A baby who is having difficulty getting enough to eat will not latch on properly, may want to nurse inordinately long and will not swallow often.