Can't attend an in person multiple birth information session? 

Introducing Twinformation

Online classes for Parents of Multiples

Online Multiple Birth Pregnancy Class

10 modules, with 35 classes in total

Each module is in the approximate order you need to ensure you don't become overwhelmed. 

Start the course whenever you are ready.   All information is delivered at once.  So you can work through them as fast (or as slow!) as you want.

Our Online Preparing to Breastfeed Twins Class is not a medical course on breastfeeding.  Instead, it is a practical course on preparing to feed TWO babies.  It is jam packed full of practical tips and information, written by other parents of multiples, or industry experts. 

Most of the units are accompanied by videos and links to external resources.  So you can feel confident you are getting all the relevant practical information.

Choose what you want to learn next and re-visit modules as needed.

Our Online Preparing to Breastfeed Twins Class is designed to:

• To help you, inform you and guide you as you navigate the unknown.
• To reassure you and prepare you.
• To help you feel confident in feeding your babies
• Learn online from those who have walked the path of feeding their twins.
  
• Let Twinformation share first hand, real life, experiences with you.

Module 1: Understanding How Breastfeeding Twins Works

• Can I produce enough breastmilk to breastfeed twins?
• The science of breastmilk
• Understanding colostrum: The first breastmilk
• Identifying common challenges about breastfeeding twins
• Setting realistic expectations for breastfeeding twins
• Reducing the Pressure to Be Successful When Breastfeeding Twins

Module 2: Essential Equipment and Supplies for Breastfeeding Twins

• Identifying necessary breastfeeding equipment
• Setting up a comfortable breastfeeding environment for feeding twins

Module 3: Positioning and Latching Techniques for Tandem Feeding

• Learning proper positioning and latching techniques
• Exploring tandem feeding positions for breastfeeding twins

Module 4: Establishing a Breastfeeding Routine for Twins

• Understand the importance of establishing a breastfeeding routine
• Responsive or Structured Feeding Schedules for Twins
• Managing cluster feeding and growth spurts
• Managing night feedings with twins
• Balancing breastfeeding with bottle feeding, if necessary

Module 5: Navigating the Early Days of Breastfeeding Twins

• Delivery Day and Breastfeeding Twins
• The Importance of Skin-to-Skin Contact When Starting Breastfeeding

Module 6: Breastfeeding in the NICU

• Understanding Breastfeeding for Premature Babies
• Feeding Challenges for Premature Babies
• Hand expressing colostrum for your twins in the NICU
• Managing breastfeeding when one baby comes home before the other
• Expressing for your babies in the NICU

Module 7: Building and Maintaining Milk Supply for Twins

• Importance of a balanced diet and staying hydrated
• Maintaining a milk supply for twins
• Incorporating pumping into your breastfeeding routine
• Proper storage and handling of expressed milk

Module 8: Overcoming Common Breastfeeding Challenges with Twins

• Identifying common breastfeeding challenges in twins
• Strategies for managing engorgement and plugged ducts
• The role of a lactation consultant

Module 9: Balancing Breastfeeding and Family Life

• Involving partners and family when breastfeeding twins
• Expressing and shared caregiving responsibilities

Module 10: Exploring Feeding Options

• Using donor milk
• Exclusively expressing for twins
• Mixed feeding for twins
• Transitioning to formula
• Mental health and breastfeeding

Don’t let uncertainty or lack of information dampen your excitement about breastfeeding your twins.  Our comprehensive “Preparing to Breastfeed Twins” course is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make informed choices about feeding your twins.