Breastfeeding Twins After C Section

It is a well established fact that there is a milk delay after a c section but that you can try to pump milk until it starts coming in normally.

Breastfeeding twins after c section. A c section can be detrimental to b feeding succes but there are loads of things you can do to help. This will mean your baby is getting the right amount of milk at. Skin to skin contact with your baby in the first 24 hours after birth helps you bond with your baby and can help you.

I had a c section with my twins and my milk came in 3 days later. So if you haven t yet given birth and have a scheduled c section talk to your practitioner about your wish to nurse immediately following the surgery circumstances permitting. On the other hand when it comes to a c section most experts will advise you to start your breastfeeding journey when the breast milk comes in.

I was worried about my milk coming in but the nurses told me that you get the hormone release when the placenta is removed and that signals your body to make milk. What can help with breastfeeding after a c section. Feed your baby as often and for as long as they want.

It s very full on at the beginning so expect life to be feeding feeding feeding says helen turier who in addition to being support services manager at the uk s twins and multiple births association tamba is a qualified nurse and mum of three children including twins. Skin to skin is the main one.