My twins are 3 weeks old born at 35w+4d. I am currently bf and "topping up" with formula because all healthcare professionals recommended this. DD2 lost 12.5% of her birth weight but she is gaining weight steadily. (DD1 lost only 2%)
I am feeding on demand approximately 2 to 3 hourly. MW/HV think both girls latch on quite well. They feed for approx 20 to 30 minutes each time but soon will demand for more after half an hour and we have to give in with formula. I am still finding it difficult to tandam feed at the mo coz they are still quite small (2kg each).
It is still early days I know but what should i do?
Should I continue with BF and top up with formula or just BF on demand and offer as much as possible?
TBH formula was great help coz it stop the crying (x2).
Some advice would be much appreciated.
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twiniemum · 07/10/2008 23:29
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