Preemie Twins

[mwils611]

My twin boys were born at 35 weeks, 5 days and are now a month old with their due date tomorrow. We've seen an LC many times and they just struggle with BFing due to latch problems. I have been exclusively pumping for the last week. I am wondering if it matters how many times a day I am pumping. I was shooting for 8-10, but yesterday I only got in 7 and got 5 more oz. than I ever have. Today I've pumped 4 times and already have almost 40 oz. If I could cut a pumping out a day that would be great. What do you recommend??

[ColleenF30]

I wouldn't cut it...your breasts work on a supply and demand system. If you drop one pumping or nursing session then your body will adjust and stop producing that amount of milk for the cut session.

[JulieBaby]

Good luck with nursing your twins, I truly hope you are sucessful. My boys were born at 34 weeks and never learned to latch on. I pumped exclusively for over a month, but ended up FF, due to lack of help (my ex-SO was no help and taking care of a 2 year old, newborn twins plus pumping around the clock is exhausting!)

[mumto6boys]

HI
I have no advice for you sorry
I hope it gets easier for you

I b/f twins born at 34 weeks but I didn't have any problems

They latched on at 4 days old & stayed there for 12mths (I didn't do any pumping after that either) I only punped in the first 4 days so they could be tube fed

[Silly]

I wouldn't cut it because it will disrupt your milk supply for your two LO's. Congrats on your babies.

[Jen0608]

The best is to follow Doc's advices regarding those.. :D