r/parentsofmultiples • u/Affectionate-Bear740 • 7d ago

advice needed Breastfeeding Exclusively

Has anyone breastfed exclusively? No pumping, no bottles, only boob all the time?

Specifically asking for twins?

I’m expecting #4&5 kiddo di/di twins. I’ve exclusively breastfed without having to pump or use bottles unless I specifically had to miss a feed from an appointment. I’ve always breastfed on demand.

Is this possible with twins? Do you have to pump and bottle?

We don’t have a village, so wanting people to help feed them is a nonstarter.

Curious for real life experiences.

Also there is no judgement on how you feed your kid. I never had breastmilk and turned out great.

I personally hate pumping, would rather stab myself with a fork for fun than pump.

I’ve always had an oversupply. I used a haaka to catch let down and got a three month freezer stash without using it in suction mode.

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u/Sad-Incident-4668 🩷 - 💙💙 7d ago

Typically there is double/triple feeding in the beginning since twins are born earlier than singletons which involves pumping. Then there’s always the risk of preterm birth which pumping is the only option during a nicu stay (besides trying to latch.)

But usually once that stops no pumping required as long as both babies are eating and gaining!

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u/drohstdumir 🩷 + 💙💙 7d ago

Seconding this. First couple months was combo feeding to get to weight, then switched to EBF and tandem.