Tandem nursing

Tandem nursing, tandem breastfeeding, breastfeeding multiples, breastfeeding toddler and newborn, motherhood

Nursing two or more babies can sound overwhelming to parents, but it can be a wonderful part of your breastfeeding journey with some preparation.

I never planned on nursing two babies at the same time. But it turned out to be one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.

Nursing a baby can be one of the many joys of motherhood, and many mothers would agree it is difficult, requires support, perseverance and devotion. Tandem nursing (breastfeeding more than one baby, toddler or child) requires these fundamentals times two. It entails dedication and determination on a daily, even an hourly, basis. I got the […]

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Breastfeeding twins can feel daunting. Here are some tips from a Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) to make tandem nursing easier.

Breastfeeding is a full time job, and the labor involved only increases when you tandem nurse. All of the struggles (and maternal rewards) of breastfeeding double when you're nursing two or more children, and it can sometimes feel like you're not…

You may be expecting a snarky blog post aimed at critics of “extended” breastfeeding filled with awesome comebacks to sling around comment threads of breastfeeding posts. But I have written enough of those. A recent conversation in a thread on my own page reminded me that some people just… don’t get it. Some people just […]