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Hi there! I'm Shelly, twin mom to fraternal twin boys + a singleton! I am a registered nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I help twin moms to breastfeed their twins with confidence and joy.

When I was pregnant with my twins and a struggling new twin mom I realized there was a huge lack of accurate and reliable information for twin moms, especially in regards to breastfeeding twins!

Twin Mom Guide was born out of a desire to educate and encourage twin moms to feel empowered in their twin motherhood.

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Breastfeeding Twins IRL (in "Reel" Life) Part 3 .

Breastfeeding Twins IRL (in "Reel" Life) Part 3
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In this reel, Mari is tandem breastfeeding her 5 week old twin girls, one in cradle position & the other in football hold.
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This position can be really great in the early weeks and beyond!
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Pro tip- Latch the stronger baby in the cradle position & the baby who needs a bit more help in the football position 😉
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Follow @twinmomguide for twin breastfeeding support, including an online twin breastfeeding course and one-on-one twin breastfeeding and pumping consultations.
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Follow @kiddadventure for twin mom life & travel ✈️
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Did you use a twin breastfeeding pillow when tandem nursing? Or did you prefer no pillow?

Where are my twin c-section mamas at?! 🙋‍♀️
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Follow @twinmomguide for all things twin pregnancy, breastfeeding twins, postpartum survival and life with twins newborn to preschool- all created by a twin mom, registered nurse and IBCLC 🤱
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April is International Cesarean Awareness month, an event organised by ICAN – The International Cesarean Awareness Network.
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ICAN is a non-profit organisation whose mission is to improve maternal-child health by reducing preventable cesareans through education, supporting cesarean recovery, and advocating for vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).
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C-sections can be medically necessary and lifesaving for the moms and babies involved in many cases, mine included!
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Cesarean rates for twin births in the United States increased steadily from 53.4% in 1995 to 75.0% in 2008.
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Currently in Canada, between 60 and 80 per cent of twins are delivered by C-section.
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I was unable to find more recent data or data from other countries, but in general, it is more common to have a c-section birth when delivering twins.
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The landmark 2013 study- Twin Birth Study came to the main conclusion that, under optimum conditions, there were no differences in terms of maternal and child morbidity between planned vaginal delivery and C-section in twin births. This finding was contrary to a wide-held belief that c-sections were always safer for twin delivery.
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Dr. Jon Barrett, head of the high-risk obstetrics team at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center in Toronto, Canada, and the 2013 study's lead author commented "now we may not have enough skilled practitioners to do these more difficult vaginal births."
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If your hope is to have a vaginal delivery, it is important to discuss this when looking for your healthcare provider. Ask how common c sections are in their practice and how skilled and confident they are with vaginal twin deliveries.
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C sections are the recommended method of delivery in certain circumstances in twin pregnancies, the most common reasoning being breech or transverse positioning of Twin A.
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Tell me, did you deliver your twins via c-section ? Was it a planned, unplanned or emergency c section? How was your experience?

How do you know who is Twin A and who is Twin B?!

How do you know who is Twin A and who is Twin B?! 👶👶
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Follow @twinmomguide for all things twin pregnancy, breastfeeding twins, postpartum survival and life with twins newborn to preschool- all created by a twin mom, registered nurse (RN) and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) 🤱
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Who else has ever wondered how they chose which baby was Twin A and which baby was Twin B? 🙋‍♀️
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Twin A is the twin who is developing closest to the cervix and Twin B is the twin developing furthest from the cervix.
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Why is this information important? 🤔
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During a twin pregnancy, it is important to track the growth and development of each twin, especially with mono/di and mono/mono twins! By labeling each twin based on their position in relation to the cervix it ensures that everyone involved in your care is tracking the twins appropriately.
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Twins can switch sides in the womb, which can cause some confusion 🙊🙊
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Tag a pregnant twin mom friend to share the info with 💕
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Did you refer to your twins as Twin A and Twin B during pregnancy, or did you call your twins by other names?!

Better be on the safe side 🤷‍♀️ . Follow

Better be on the safe side 🤷‍♀️
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Follow @twinmomguide for all things twin pregnancy, breastfeeding twins, postpartum survival and life with twins newborn to preschool- all created by a twin mom, registered nurse (RN) and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)🤱
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As someone who struggles with headaches and migraines, I found myself less than prepared for the amount of noise that came with twins 😂
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Tag a twin mama who could use a laugh!

🪙🌈🍀Happy St. Patrick's Day 🍀🌈🪙 .

🪙🌈🍀Happy St. Patrick's Day 🍀🌈🪙
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Follow @twinmomguide for all things twin pregnancy, breastfeeding twins, postpartum survival and life with twins newborn to preschool- all created by a twin mom, registered nurse (RN) and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)🤱
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Tag a fellow twin mom to wish her a Happy St. Patrick's Day 🍀

Breastfeeding Twins IRL (in "Reel" Life)- Part 2 .

Breastfeeding Twins IRL (in "Reel" Life)- Part 2
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In this reel, Jade (@jadeticer_twinmama) is demonstrating how she breastfed her then 6 month old twin girls.
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At the beginning of the feed, Jade is set up on the bed with her twin breastfeeding pillow @twin_z_pillow
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Jade transfers each baby to the pillow and gets them into position to nurse in the double football position.
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Follow @twinmomguide for twin breastfeeding support, including an online twin breastfeeding course and one-on-one twin breastfeeding consultations.
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Follow @jadeticer_twinmama for twin mum life and family travel ✈️
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Where was your favorite place to nurse your twins?

What was your reaction when you found out you were

What was your reaction when you found out you were having twins?! 👶👶
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Follow @twinmomguide for all things twin pregnancy, breastfeeding twins, postpartum survival and life with twins newborn to preschool- all created by a twin mom, registered nurse (RN) and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)🤱
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It is normal to have a wide range of emotions when you find out you are having twins!!!
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You may feel excited, overwhelmed, overjoyed, anxious, ecstatic & more. It's normal to feel excited one moment and overwhelmed the next.
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Tag a twin mom or a twin mom-to-be 🤰
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Share your reaction & emotions around finding out you were expecting twins in the comments below 👇

Happy International Women's Day 💕 . . Follow @t

Happy International Women's Day 💕
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Follow @twinmomguide for all things twin pregnancy, breastfeeding twins, postpartum survival and life with twins newborn to preschool- all created by a twin mom, registered nurse (RN) and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)🤱
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Do you ever truly think about how incredible it is that we grew TWO humans at the same time?! Being a twin mom is truly incredible 💗
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When I think about International Women's Day I think about the strength, resilience, and kindness of the moms in this community. I think about how truly amazing it is that we grow and care for multiple babies at the same time 💪
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Tag a twin mom or twin mom-to-be to wish her a Happy International Women's Day 💕
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What is something in your twin mom journey that makes you proud? Share in the comments below so we can celebrate each other!

🤱 Happy IBCLC Day 🤱 . Follow @twinmomguide f

🤱 Happy IBCLC Day 🤱
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Follow @twinmomguide for all things twin pregnancy, breastfeeding twins, postpartum survival and life with twins newborn to preschool- all created by a twin mom, registered nurse (RN) and IBCLC specializing in twins 🤱
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International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Day celebrates the extraordinary services that IBCLCs provide to expectant parents, new mothers and the healthcare teams who form their circle of care.
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I am personally SO proud to be an IBCLC and it is a true honor & joy to be a support to families in their feeding journey from pregnancy into toddlerhood & beyond!
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I worked almost exclusively with breastfeeding families for 3 years before finding out I was pregnant with twins! I was so thankful for my professional experience to that point, but I didn't have much experience supporting twin families. I obsessively researched everything about breastfeeding twins during my pregnancy but there wasn't much information out there.
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When my twins were born we struggled to establish breastfeeding. I was so thankful for my professional experience to that point because I knew enough not to listen to the terrible advice I was receiving from medical professionals. I trusted my education, my experience and my body and with a lot of hard work in the beginning, we were able to exclusively breastfeed for 2 years.
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When I returned to work full time after the birth of my twins I realized our unfortunate experience was very common with other twins and multiples families. I knew that better support was needed for twin and multiples families who wanted to breastfeed!
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I had been working towards my IBCLC requirements before the birth of my twins and once I returned to work I finished my requirements & wrote the exam on 2 hours sleep when my singleton was 3 months old 🤣
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My passion is helping twin families reach their feeding goals through my online twin breastfeeding course and lactation consults.
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I truly have my dream job & look forward continuing to gain greater knowledge & expertise to better serve the families I support 💕
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If you are looking for twin specific breastfeeding and pumping support, send me a DM! 💕

Giving a whole new meaning to "Gonna let it all ha

Giving a whole new meaning to "Gonna let it all hang out" 🤪
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Follow @twinmomguide for all things twin pregnancy, breastfeeding twins, postpartum survival and life with twins newborn to preschool- all created by a twin mom, registered nurse (RN) and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) specializing in twins & multiples!
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In the online twin breastfeeding course, Twin Mom Guide to Breastfeeding Twins, I teach four different strategies for managing night feeds (breastfeeding, pumping or both) with twins! Send me a DM if you are interested in more info 💕
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If you are looking for one-on-one twin breastfeeding or pumping support, please send me a DM! I would be honored to be a support for you 💕
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Tag a twin mom who needs a laugh!
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Who is hyping themselves up for a night of feeding their twins?! 🙋‍♀️

Ever wonder how TWO babies fit inside you?! 🤰 .

Ever wonder how TWO babies fit inside you?! 🤰
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Follow @twinmomguide for all things twin pregnancy, breastfeeding twins, postpartum survival and life with twins newborn to preschool- all created by a twin mom, registered nurse (RN) and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)🤱
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Image by @student_midwife_studygram & posted with permission 💕
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When I first found out I was pregnant with twins I honestly couldn't imagine how TWO babies were going to grow inside me. Where were they going to fit?
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Let's do a quick run down of what each position means 🤰
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Vertex/Cephalic: Baby is positioned head down
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Breech: Baby is positioned either bum or feet first
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Transverse: Baby is positioned horizontally across the uterus
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Most providers will require Twin A (the baby closest to the cervix) be in a vertex/cephalic position to attempt a vaginal delivery.
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Tag an expecting twin mom who would find this info helpful! 💕
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What presentation were your twins?! Did you have a vaginal or c-section delivery (or both 🙈)?!

Can anyone else relate?! 🙋‍♀️ . . Follow

Can anyone else relate?! 🙋‍♀️
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Follow @twinmomguide for all things twin pregnancy, breastfeeding twins, postpartum survival and life with twins newborn to preschool- all created by a twin mom, registered nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)🤱
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Tag a twin mom who needs a laugh!
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Us twin moms know how to turn any situation around 👍💕

27 lbs?! 😳😳 . . Follow @twinmomguide for all

27 lbs?! 😳😳
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Follow @twinmomguide for all things twin pregnancy, breastfeeding twins, postpartum survival and life with twins newborn to preschool- all created by a twin mom, registered nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) 🤱
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100 years ago TODAY, the world's heaviest twins at birth, with a combined weight of 12.58 kg (27 lb 12 oz), were born to Mary Ann Haskin (USA) & John Prosser Haskin JR, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA on 20 February 1924, according to the Guinness World Records.
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The twins weighed in at 14 lbs and 13 lbs 12 oz, respectively! I was unable to find how many weeks gestation the twins were born at, but I am assuming they were full-term with those weights!
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How much did your twins weigh at birth?!

Breastfeeding Twins in Reel Life (IRL)- Part 1 .

Breastfeeding Twins in Reel Life (IRL)- Part 1
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In this reel, Lauren (@thattwinmama_) is demonstrating how she breastfed her then 4 month old twin girls.
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At the beginning of the feed, Lauren had each twin in a bouncer chair in front of her. Lauren is seated on her couch and using the @twin_z_pillow
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Lauren transfers each baby to the pillow and gets them into position to nurse in the double football position.
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Lauren then demonstrates how she does a double-burp for her twins!
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Follow @twinmomguide for twin breastfeeding support, including an online twin breastfeeding course and one-on-one twin breastfeeding consultations.
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Follow @thattwinmama_ for comedic relief, relatable and honest motherhood, and realistic portrayal of that twin mama life.
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Be sure to check out the episode of @thattwinmamapodcast where Lauren & Shelly talk all about breastfeeding and pumping for twins! Comment "podcast" & I will send you the episode directly to your DMs!

No caption necessary 🤣🤣 . . Follow @twinmomg

No caption necessary 🤣🤣
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Follow @twinmomguide for all things twin pregnancy, breastfeeding twins, postpartum survival and life with twins newborn to preschool- all created by a twin mom, registered nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)🤱
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Tag a twin mom who needs a laugh 😂
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OK, but for real, what do you find is the most challenging aspect of having twins?! Share in the comments below!

Are you pregnant with twins & lookong for twin spe

Are you pregnant with twins & lookong for twin specific breastfeeding & pumping information? You are in the right place 💕
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Twin Mom Guide to Breastfeeding Twins is an online, on-demand twin breastfeeding course that allows you to work at your own pace!
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The course includes 60+ video lessons, 7 bonus downloads, and a private Facebook community, created by a twin mom, registered nurse & International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who has supported breastfeeding families for over 9 years, & specialized in supporting twin families as an IBCLC for the last 3 years.
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The vast majority of breastfeeding classes and courses are not twin specific, & do not address the unique needs and challenges of breastfeeding and pumping for two babies.
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If you are looking for practical, tangible, reliable twin breastfeeding education and support, enroll in Twin Mom Guide to Breastfeeding Twins today!
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Comment "course" or send me a DM & I will send you the link to the course information page.

Happy Valentine's Day, Twin Moms ❤❤ . . Follow

Happy Valentine's Day, Twin Moms ❤❤
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Follow @twinmomguide for all things twin pregnancy, breastfeeding twins, postpartum survival, and life with twins newborn to preschool - all created by a twin mom, registered nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) 🤱
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While often unexpected, I know we can all agree twins are such a blessing & the gift that keeps on giving ❤❤
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Tag a fellow twin mom to wish her a Happy Valentine's Day 💕
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Does your family celebrate Valentine's Day? Share your traditions in the comments!

It may not *quite* be 84 years, but it sure does f

It may not *quite* be 84 years, but it sure does feel like it's been 84 years 😴😴😴
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Follow @twinmomguide for all things twin pregnancy, breastfeeding twins, postpartum survival and life with twins newborn to preschool- all created by a twin mom, registered nurse and International Board Certified Lcatation Consultant (IBCLC) 🤱
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Tag a twin mom who needs a laugh
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How many hours of sleep do you average a night?

What if you could prepare for breastfeeding before

What if you could prepare for breastfeeding before your twins arrive?!
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Taking a breastfeeding class during pregnancy increases your chances of meeting your feeding goals postpartum.
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& if you are having twins, I HIGHLY recommend taking a twin-specific breastfeeding course!
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Twin Mom Guide to Breastfeeding Twins is an online, on-demand twin breastfeeding course that equips you to breastfeed your twins with confidence & joy!
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Twin Mom Guide to Breastfeeding Twins is taught by yours truly, a fellow twin mom, registered nurse and IBCLC who specializes in supporting breastfeeding twin families!
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If you want to breastfeed and/or pump for your twins, you are in the right place.
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Comment "waitlist" to be the first to know when Twin Mom Guide to Breastfeeding Twins re-launches in just a few days 🥰

Sometimes, they are "Double Trouble" 😂😂 . .

Sometimes, they are "Double Trouble" 😂😂
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Follow @twinmomguide for all things twin pregnancy, breastfeeding twins, postpartum survival and life with twins newborn to preschool- all created by a twin mom, registered nurse and IBCLC 🤱
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🎥: @parksandrec
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Tag a twin mom who needs a laugh 😂
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Share your funny twin mischief stories below ⬇️

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