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Feeding support

If feeding feels hard, we have advice and community support to help you manage feeding time with your twins, triplets or more.

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Tailored advice

We have a dedicated topic in our advice library for feeding. You'll find information and real stories to support your on your journey.

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Questions our feeding volunteers are often asked about breastfeeding twins, triplets or more

I'm pregnant with twins, triplets or more. Can I still breastfeed?

Yes, you can breastfeed multiples! It just may take some time and patience. Breastfeeding works on supply and demand - the more your babies feed, the more milk your body will produce. With the right support, a plan for the early days and realistic expectations, it is definitely possible to breastfeed your babies.

My babies might be born early. What does that mean for breastfeeding?

If your babies are born early, they might not be able to feed at the breast right away, but you can still start building your milk supply. If you're expressing milk, aim for eight to ten expressing sessions every 24 hours, including through the night, to help establish a strong supply.

I'm feeding a mix of breast milk and formula top ups. Can I move to fully breastfeeding?

Yes, sometimes it's possible to move to full breastfeeding, though it can take time. This may be especially true if your babies were born early or are still learning to latch well. Focus on feeding as often as possible and get help with other tasks like meals or chores so you can rest. Over time, reducing the formula top-ups gradually can help build your milk supply.

How can I feed both babies together?

There are several positions you can try for feeding two babies at the same time. What works best depends on your babies' size, your recovery and what feels comfortable for you. Our Breastfeeding more than one guide, available to Premium Members, is filled with helpful positions and tips to find what works best for you.

What support is available if I need more help?

If you need more support, you can take advantage of:

How we can support you

Our live online breastfeeding course is designed specifically for parents expecting twins, triplets or more, helping you feel more informed, supported and confident about feeding your babies.

The course is designed to give you clear, honest information and practical strategies to help you feel more confident about feeding your babies, whatever feeding journey you choose.

Our online feeding drop-ins are for parents and carers of twins and triplets who want support with feeding, from pregnancy to stopping milk feeds. All feeding types are welcome. You can come along to chat with other parents, share experiences and get support.

If you need more advice, our 1:1 feeding support from trained and NCT-accredited mums can help with your feeding questions or issues.

Finally, once you're ready for the next step, our introducing solids on-demand course can help you make the transition.

1:1 feeding support

If you need more advice, our team of trained and NCT-accredited mums have all fed their babies and are here to provide you with 1:1 support for any of your feeding questions or issues. You can speak with them by email or phone to talk through what's happening and explore your options without judgement.

They can support you whether you're breastfeeding, formula feeding or combining both for your twins, triplets or more.

This support is available to our Free and Premium Members. Join today to access right away.

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Frequently asked questions about our feeding support

Do I need to be a member to receive feeding support?

No, our online feeding drop-in and 1:1 feeding support are both free and open to everyone. We ask that you sign-up as a Free Member prior to booking an online feeding drop-in or purchasing one of our courses.

If you have benefitted from our help and would like to give something back, to ensure we can continue to support people just like you in future, you can join as a Premium Member or make a donation.

Is the service confidential?

Our online feeding drop-in sessions are held via Zoom, so anything you share will be visible to the other participants. However, these sessions are not recorded.

Everything you share with our volunteers during 1:1 support is kept confidential, unless we're worried about your safety or that of someone in your home.

What sort of things can you help me with?

We're here to listen and offer support - whether you just need a safe space to talk or need help with a specific feeding concern. We can also signpost you to additional resources if needed. Just let us know what you're hoping for from the session and we'll take it from there!

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