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Hi. I had twins almost 8 weeks ago. One is coming home next week. I expressed my milk from the beginning, however did not get much to support twins. They were eating every 3 hours. I could support 3 feedings out of 8 a day. I became frustrated and decided that I was going to stop pumping. I was down to expressing 2 times a day and then I put one of my children on the breast and she really seemed to enjoy it. I am torn now on what to do. Can I breast feed her and her twin only 2 times a day? Would it benefit to start expressing again more frequently??Would the milk come back?
Hello Lisa - many thanks for your contact. But I would ask that you pass this to a Lacatation Specialist on AllExperts. I mainly help with engorgement issues. And given you have premature babies, I would not want to advise as their needs differ slightly as well. My apology for not being of more assistance, but do hang in there! You are in a wonderful new world....and being an aunt to a three pound premmie that's now 13 years old, it's an amazing experience full circle :)
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Answers by Expert:
Sue Ennis
Expertise
I am looking to support the segment of mothers that encounter engorgement issues that prevent them from continuing to breastfeeding, those that do not breastfeed or are ready to start weaning. As an aside, I wish to add that questions asked in terms of those not breastfeeding will not be given guilt for their choice. In many forums, including this one, there is currently no category developed for this "not breastfeeding" audience. I do believe that breastfeeding is best for both mother and child, however, I believe more strongly that there is a lack of support for the woman that for either personal or medical reasons cannot breastfeed. My strengths would be in answering questions related to stopping breast milk production comfortably either right after delivery or after nursing their children for some time, reducing breast engorgement pain and dealing with overactive lactation. Questions I would not try to answer are those tied to emotional feelings as I feel many times women that don't/can't breastfeed struggle with it...and that should be directed to the appropriate counseling channel.
Experience
I am the inventor and founder of LaMa Bra and for years have researched the human body functions, both in process and emotions/hormones to develop a bra to help mother slow or stop their breast milk.
Education/Credentials
I hold a BS in General Biology, a MS in Human Nutrition and an MBA in Marketing.
Also, am the the founder of LaMa Bra found at http://www.lamabra.com that has helped many women with engorgement while breastfeeding and through stages of weaning when ready to stop breastfeeding.
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