40 | Tips for Breastfeeding Twins - with Twin Mom & IBCLC Shelly P. from Twin Mom Guide

Are you expecting twins and worried about how breastfeeding will work? Do you feel like everyone is silently assuming you’ll “just need to supplement”? Have you heard horror stories—and are now wondering if exclusive breastfeeding is even possible with two?

If you're carrying twins, you're already doing something incredible. And when it comes to breastfeeding, you deserve support that honors your goals—not pressure to settle. So many twin moms are told right from the start that formula is inevitable. That breastfeeding two babies is “too much.”

But you don’t have to accept that story. You can write your own.

In this episode, you’ll hear from someone who’s walked that road—and made breastfeeding twins not just possible, but joyful.

In this episode of Breastfeeding With Confidence, I sit down with Shelly—a twin mama and lactation consultant from Canada—to talk about the real challenges and triumphs of breastfeeding twins. From the early postpartum to the decision between tandem nursing vs. individual feeding, we’re covering what it really looks like to exclusively breastfeed multiples.

Shelly shares how prenatal breastfeeding education can set you up for success, how to stay grounded in your "why," and what new or expecting twin moms can do to thrive. If you’re planning to breastfeed twins, this episode is full of encouragement, strategy, and sisterhood.

BREASTFEEDING RESOURCES

Twin Mom Guide Website

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome + today’s topic: Breastfeeding twins 01:10 – Meet Shelly: Twin mama + fellow IBCLC 02:11 – Shelly’s story: The early days with two 04:22 – The unique challenges of breastfeeding twins 12:50 – What twin moms need to know before birth 17:31 – Tandem feeding vs. individual feeding: Pros and cons 21:29 – Final advice + supportive resources for twin moms 23:07 – Wrap-up + how to get more support for your journey