Expert Guidance on Breastfeeding Twins and Triplets: A Valuable Resource for Multiple Birth Families

As the rates of multiple births continue to rise, birth professionals are facing a growing challenge: a lack of resources to support parents who wish to breastfeed their multiples. This is where Breastfeeding Twins and Triplets comes in – a comprehensive and accessible guide written specifically for parents, lactation consultants, birthing professionals, and healthcare workers seeking to support multiple birth families.

Written by Kathryn Stagg, a seasoned breastfeeding counsellor and lactation consultant with the International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC), this evidence-based guide is filled with practical knowledge gained from her own experience of breastfeeding twins. Stagg covers essential topics such as:

• Discovering a multiple pregnancy and preparing for breastfeeding
• Managing premature birth and its impact on breastfeeding
• Hand expressing and pumping: essential skills for multiple birth mothers
• Transitioning premature babies onto the breast and weaning off tube feeds

This 208-page guide, published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, is a valuable resource for anyone supporting multiple birth families in their breastfeeding journey. With its concise and easy-to-understand format, Breastfeeding Twins and Triplets is an indispensable tool for:

• Parents of twins and triplets seeking to breastfeed their babies
• Lactation consultants and breastfeeding counsellors working with multiple birth families
• Birthing professionals and healthcare workers who want to provide comprehensive support to their patients

Whether you’re a parent navigating the challenges of breastfeeding multiples or a healthcare professional dedicated to supporting multiple birth families, Breastfeeding Twins and Triplets is the ultimate resource you’ve been searching for.