Multiple births are becoming more frequent, largely due to artificial fertilization treatments.
The truth is that after birth it is time to breastfeed babies and many mothers consider whether it is possible to breastfeed two or more children at the same time. The answer is: of course.
Multilactance, that is feed two or more children with breast milk at the same time It is perfectly compatible if you bring a good dose of patience, organization and confidence in yourself and your babies.
Any woman who is in good health can do it. Breastfeeding two or three babies does not differ from breastfeeding only one, except that it is more exhausting for the mother. It is also the case that a mother continues breastfeeding with the first baby and a new one is born who is also fed in this way.
The classic question that all women who love ask at some point is will I have enough milk? If the doubt arises with a single baby imagine with two or three. It is very common to believe that the organism is "programmed" to satisfy a baby but that it will not be enough to satisfy two and less than three. Or that one baby "will steal" the milk from the other.
That is not true, it is another myth of breastfeeding. The mother's organism responds proportionately to the feeding needs of all her children, be it one, two or three. As long as milk production is stimulated by suction, it will be enough for everyone.
Social and emotional support is key to successful breastfeeding in the case of only one baby and perhaps even more so in the case of two or more. There are people who still refuse to see a mother breastfeed in public, imagine the scene of a mother with a baby hooked on each breast. More than some fool would be horrified.
The important thing is to comment that multilactance is possible. Nobody says it's easy, but it's possible. If you plan to feed your twins, twins or triplets with breast milk, seek the information and support of other mothers who have lived the experience. They can advise you on postures, how to organize to take the shots, how to solve problems that may arise ... It will be very satisfying for everyone.
