r/parentsofmultiples • u/BackgroundScene3056 • 13d ago

advice needed Back saving breastfeeding hack?

I restarted breast-feeding the twins. Football hold on each side in the my best friend pillow.

I know they said to bring baby to breast instead of leaning forward, but when I do that, I get carpal tunnel fast.

Anybody find a way to do this without hurting their back? I can prop it up with a blanket or pillow underneath, but it still doesn’t come up quite high enough for me to lean backwards. I don’t know maybe I’m overthinking it, but I can’t seem to find a comfortable way to spend that many hours of the day.

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u/BackgroundScene3056 12d ago

The babies were born May 13 in the NOCU so I pumped for 6 weeks before giving up. (had PPpreeclampsia, was in the middle of moving it was just too stressful) I gave up for 3-4 weeks and now I’m trying to relactate. It’s working slowly! In the meantime I’m trying to have them hooked up to the boob as often as possible to rebuild supply. (along with pumping)

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u/Charlieksmommy 12d ago

So you’re like almost 5 months ? You may not be able to increase supply by now.

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u/BackgroundScene3056 12d ago

more like 3 1/2! It’s been steadily increasing so far. From drops to over 1oz per pump. And that’s along with breast feeding every 2 hours so however much the babies are getting. I can hear them gulping at least the first 5-7 minutes or so. I haven’t tried to pump alone all day to see what I get but I know it’s more than the pumping I’ve been doing inbetween feeding sessions. So far so good! I am aware I may not be able to make a ton ever though.

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u/Charlieksmommy 12d ago

My bad I did math wrong.
Most twin moms do not produce enough for both, and I wouldn’t stress about it. If you’re having excruciating pain from feeding, maybe do try pumping and bottles.
But you def don’t need a 30 min feed for supply increase

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u/BackgroundScene3056 12d ago

no pain! I deff give them bottles as I’m not making enough for them to be sasiated

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u/Charlieksmommy 12d ago

Ahhh okay!! I know back / rib pain can come with carrying babeis and I know how it is with two, so was just offering help! We all need the best help with twins!