Episode 35 Breastfeeding Twins at the Height of the Covid-19 Pandemic

Having a supportive partner in pregnancy is so important when you are giving birth for the first time, especially if you are giving birth to twins!Not only do you need another set of hands, but the emotional toll it takes to care for two little ones at the same time can become overwhelming. Add in a pandemic to make matters even more challenging, the situation goes from needing support, to it being absolutely crucial.This was the case for our guest on today’s episode. Sarah is a mother of twins and has been married to her incredibly supportive husband for 9 years. Their pregnancy journey was unique since they gave birth to twins in the thick of the pandemic.Sarah had a birth plan in place, and had planned on having a doula present during her pregnancy. However, due to the pandemic, everything went out the window, but with her willingness to not quit and her husband’s intuitive helping hand, she was able to make it through.In today’s episode, Sarah shares her story of her breastfeeding journey where information and support from health care providers was sparse, and she was left to figure it out on her own. Thankfully after a 90 minute appointment with a lactation consultant, things turned around for her.Tune in to hear a story of teamwork between partners and the power of will in the pursuit of breastfeeding.Topics discussed in this episode:

• Sarah’s minimal experience with breastfeeding and babies prior to pregnancy
• Why Lo always ask guest’s about their breastfeeding exposure
• Sarah’s experience giving birth to twins during the pandemic
• How Sarah educated herself about baby’s tummy size
• Sarah’s need for a doula
• How Sarah’s breastfeeding experience would go if she received proper care
• How an IBCLC changed Sarah’s breastfeeding experience
• The difficulty dealing with insurance companies
• The societal impact on breastfeeding
• How much time was spent feeding in the first few months
• The ways Sarah was supported by her husband
• When Sarah decided to start pumping
• Sarah’s experience going back to work and having the twins in daycare
• How Sarah’s twins weaned off breastfeeding

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