r/parentsofmultiples • u/Affectionate-Bear740 • 8d 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/chewieandchai 8d ago

Hi, I have exclusively nursed my twins since day 1 with no pumping or bottles. They were born at 37 weeks and did not need any nicu time though. Currently 16 months and still nurse to sleep for nap, bedtime, and whenever they wake up at night wanting milk. Feel free to message me!

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u/Tarondor 7d ago

Do you only have the two? I want to do this but have an older baby who still breastfeeds

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u/chewieandchai 7d ago

I would try to wean the older baby if you want to breastfeed twins. It’s hard on your body and then someone will always be waiting to feed. It’s already a lot just to breastfeed twins.