This roundup directs you to our most helpful pumping and breastfeeding for twins resources, including live classes, on-demand classes, articles, twin lactation support, and more!
If you’re preparing to welcome twinnies into the world, congrats! We hope that you’re feeling more excited than overwhelmed (though we completely understand if the opposite is true).
Whether you plan to exclusively breastfeed, exclusively pump, hybrid feed, or some other combo, we wanted to make sure you had access to the most helpful resources for pumping and breastfeeding for twins!
So keep reading for a roundup of twins pumping and breastfeeding articles, live and on-demand classes you can take, and even twin-specific lactation support.
Whether this is your first time around with breastfeeding or pumping or your first time doing it for twins, we hope these resources are full of wisdom that will help you along your journey.
3 Classes for Pumping and Breastfeeding for Twins
At Twiniversity, we have a variety of twin parent classes that can support you with lactation. Some are offered live on Zoom while others can be taken at your own pace online.
Twiniversity founder Natalie Diaz is not only a best-selling author and twin gear expert, she’s also an IBCLC with experience helping hundreds of nursing twin parents (both in person and virtually). So all of the classes and resources you’ll find here are packed with the most up-to-date International Board Certified Lactation Consultant standards.
Here’s a look at the twins pumping and breastfeeding classes we offer:
1. Breastfeeding Twins Boob Camp (live class)
Breastfeeding Twins Boob Camp is a MUST if you’re planning to breastfeed in any capacity. It includes expert guidance on:
- Proper latch and positioning techniques for twins
- What to do about common challenges such as sore nipples
- What to do about low milk supply or engorgement
- Pumping and storing breast milk
- Managing breastfeeding when returning to work
- And live Q & A for any specific questions you have!
“So thankful for this information. I did not prepare myself the first time around (singleton) and was so discouraged when they handed me the GIANT bottle of formula and I was convinced that my baby wasn’t eating.” – Justine
2. Pumping for Two (live Twins Pumping Class)
Pumping for Two will go over everything you need to know about pumping breast milk for twins.
Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll learn in this free class:
- Establishing a realistic pumping schedule that mimics newborn feeding patterns
- How long pumping sessions should last (and why)
- Nighttime pumping
- How to safely drop sessions as your babies grow
- Sample pumping and feeding timelines for twin parents
“Pumping for Two class helped me learn about the different size flanges, baby latching, paced feeding & about how many bottles we will go through with our twinnies. I feel more knowledgeable and aware of for when I start my pumping journey.” — Anonymous twin parent
3. On-demand Twins Breastfeeding Class
Worried about breastfeeding twins? What To Do When You’re Breastfeeding Two is an on-demand online breastfeeding twins class made just for YOU! This course was created by Twiniversity in partnership with Judy Teibloom-Mishkin, IBCLC. Click here to learn more…
Our On-Demand Twins Breastfeeding Class is a learn-at-your-own-pace course includes over 40 videos covering topics like:
- Goals of breastfeeding & dealing with the pressure to be successful
- Supporting the breastfeeding mom
- Delivery day and skin-to-skin contact
- Breastfeeding twins on day 1
- All about that latch!
- Breastfeeding in the NICU
- The basics of pumping
- Building your supply when only using a pump
- Pumping schedule for home if your babies are in the NICU
- When one baby comes home after the other
- Breastfeeding at home: strategy, routine and everything in between
- Managing your schedule for two newborns
- Sample pumping & nursing schedule for twins
- And so much more!
“This breastfeeding course prepares you in every way: from gear you need, to dealing with setbacks and even how to set up a support system so you feel encouraged!” – AC
“This course prepares you for all of the breastfeeding questions you have prior to delivery. A must-take course if this is your first pregnancy and you intend to breastfeed. One of my babies was in the NICU so I liked the focus on what to do if you end up in the NICU. I also liked the clear direction on skin to skin and to immediately start breastfeeding after delivery. This class really covered many scenarios for twins right after delivery and how to make sure breastfeeding remains an option if things don’t go perfectly.” – MJ
Twin Lactation Consulting (for breastfeeding and pumping twins)
If you want completely tailored twin breastfeeding and/or pumping support, twin mom and IBCLC, Natalie Diaz can help you on your journey!
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed with breastfeeding twins or just need some expert twin parent guidance, you can book a 1-hour or 2-hour virtual consultation with her. Inside your appointment you can get personalized advice on latching, positioning, milk supply, or any breastfeeding issue you might be going through.
The best part is that Twiniversity accepts insurance from several major insurance providers and if your provider isn’t one of the ones we work with, we can get you a Super Bill that you can submit to your insurance company.
Here’s what other twin mamas have to say about lactation support with Nat:
“I found Twiniversity and Nat through another mom I met at the playground when I found out I was pregnant with twins. Twiniversity was my guiding light through this pregnancy. Even though I have a singleton whom I breastfed for 11 months, I knew the twin experience would be a whole new ballgame. Having Nat as a lactation consultant was an amazing decision. She has been consistently available for a quick text or FaceTime as well as for in-person visits to help me work through this transition. When my 2-year-old was having a tough time with my breastfeeding, Nat got on the floor with her and made her feel important and included. Besides being incredibly knowledgeable and experienced, Nat is a friend and cheerleader through the hectic 4th trimester, and I would recommend her to all twin moms!” — Trish NY, NY.
Top Pumping and Breastfeeding for Twins Articles
Below are some of our most helpful articles related to breastfeeding twins and pumping for twins:
Want to browse even more articles related to pumping and breastfeeding for twins?
Type a specific topic in the search bar or continue reading even more helpful twin breastfeeding articles! You can also join one of our private Facebook groups for twin parents:
These groups are a great place to feel a sense of community with other twin parents at the same stage as you and to drop questions that come up as you figure it all out!
You can also consider joining our Twiniversity membership which provides you with access to a library of twin parenting resources, live monthly support calls, and an even more intimate, private community to connect with on a regular basis.
Need some twin parent friends? Get the support you need with a Twiniversity Membership. Benefits include a monthly twin parent club meeting on Zoom, access to a private Facebook group just for twin parents, and a video library of twin parenting lessons. Visit Twiniversity.com/membership to join today!
