Sis had elective CS at 38 weeks - twins with first one breech - on Monday morning.
I have been with her supporting breastfeeding.
Babies were skin to skin immediately. Lots of faffing about when trying to feed. Both eventaully fed from the right breast. Looked well attached. Feed was comfortable.
Little girl (6lb 4oz) is better than her brother (6lb 13oz).
Despite getting off to a good start they were reluctant to feed again. We had a few good feeds but after a struggle to get them going. They both got expressed colostrum.
Both nipples have become so painful sis could bear feeding them and they were cupfed last night. She couldn't even express colostrum. I have supported her in this decision and the babes are being cupfed formula today and she is expressing.
Milk is not through as yet but I am hoping it will arrive tonight or tomorrow.
I think the babies need to bring their tongues out more when latching on. They don't have tongue ties.
They are using their tongues when cup feeding but I wondered if we should encourage them to extend their tongues more by finger stroking their tongues or any other techniques?
She has done brilliantly well as far as CS recovery goes but the feeding has been a nightmare for her so far. Any tips gratefully received. She plans to persevere by the way.