Breastfeeding Twins – Let's Talk About It!
- gal HB
- Jun 19
- 3 min read
Congratulations!
You’re pregnant with twins or maybe you’ve just welcomed them into the world, what an incredible journey you’re on. It’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed, especially when thinking about breastfeeding two babies. You may be wondering, “Is it even possible?” The answer is yes. And with the right support and preparation, it absolutely can work.
If you're looking for guidance, a twins breastfeeding consultation in Berlin can provide personalized help tailored to your unique situation.
If You’re Still Pregnant: Prepare Without Pressure
If you’re still expecting, the most important thing you can do now is prepare, not necessarily decide. You don’t have to make a final commitment to breastfeeding just yet. But gathering information and understanding how breastfeeding works, especially with twins, can make all the difference once your babies arrive.
Preparation means:
Understanding how breastfeeding works (with one baby or two)
Learning how milk supply is established and maintained
Exploring tools and support systems that can help ease the process
After Birth: Will I Have Enough Milk for Two?
A common concern is: “Can my body make enough milk for two babies?” In most cases, the answer is yes. If there are no specific hormonal or anatomical challenges, your body is capable of producing enough milk. Breastfeeding works on supply and demand, when both babies nurse or are fed expressed milk regularly, your body responds by increasing supply.
Many families of twins use a combination of feeding methods:
Direct breastfeeding
Pumping
Expressed milk with a spoon, cup, or syringe
Formula, when needed
This doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re adapting, and that’s a strength.
🛠️ Tools to Help: Pumping and Expressing
If you're raising twins, a hospital-grade pump is your best friend when having twins in Berlin. You can borrow the Medela Symphony from many Apotheken for free with a referral (Überweisung) from your doctor.
Pumping is essential if:
Your babies are in the NICU
They’re having trouble latching
You want to share feedings with a partner or helper
You can also hand-express colostrum in the early days and give it using:
A small spoon
Cup
Syringe
Feeding tube
These are all techniques I teach during a twins breastfeeding consultation or preparation here, in Berlin.
👶👶 How to Breastfeed Two Babies
There’s no single “correct” way to feed twins. You can:
Breastfeed both at the same time (tandem feeding)
Feed one at a time
Tandem positions to try:
Double football hold (babies under each arm)
Laid-back position
Criss-cross or same-direction holds
Tandem feeding may be hard in the beginning, and that’s okay. You can always return to it later. Feeding one baby at a time gives you special bonding time and lets you learn each baby’s cues.
🕒 Feeding Schedules: Stay Flexible
One of the most common questions in twins support in Berlin is: “What kind of schedule should I follow? ”There are many ways to approach feeding twins:
Feed both babies on demand
Alternate direct breastfeeding with pumped milk
Rotate which baby gets each breast
Key tips:
If one baby isn’t breastfeeding, pump to maintain your milk supply
Switch breasts between babies to keep things balanced
❤️ Support Makes All the Difference
Breastfeeding twins is intense, and you will need support. Make sure to have people around you who respect your goals and offer practical help.
✅ How Do I Know They’re Getting Enough Milk?
Look for these signs:
Steady weight gain
Plenty of wet and dirty diapers
Babies seem satisfied after feeding
Still unsure? Reach out to a twins lactation consultant in Berlin. You don’t have to figure this out alone.
When I support families who had twins, I always make a different plan for each baby, as each is so different than the other and different needs are in place.
🌱 Final Thoughts
Breastfeeding twins is possible. You don’t need a perfect plan, you need support, knowledge, and flexibility. If you're raising twins in Berlin and would like guidance, I offer professional twins breastfeeding consultations in Berlin, in person or online.
You’ve got this. And I’m here if you need help. Book your twins breastfeeding consultation in Berlin today. 🧑⚕️ About the Author
Gal is a certified lactation consultant with a background in Nursing and Midwifery based in Berlin. She provides warm, practical support for new parents, including twins breastfeeding consultations in Berlin. Her approach is non-judgmental, inclusive, and tailored to your family’s needs.
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