I'm EBFing 9 day old twins and still finding it really painful getting them latched on. i can't manage tandem feeding because I can only deal with the pain on one side at a time, so I'm spending hours feeding and not getting any sleep.
They cluster feed between 9 and midnight which is the hardest bit to get through, then generally end up sleeping on me which I really don't like - I try to stay awake but often end up sleeping a couple of hours that way. They won't settle in their cot at all (at night - in the day they are quite happy there).
Latch looks ok at face value. Both are gaining and we've avoided top ups, lots of yellow poo and wet nappies. my nipples aren't sore and scabby - the pain is more inside the nipple.
I'm sure it didn't carry on hurting as long with my first two, but not sure if it is positioning or just because everything is doubled. Any advice on feeding or sleeping welcomed!
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Feeding twins still painful at 9 days - latch or still getting used to it?
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littleomar · 13/11/2013 21:09
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