Breastfeeding Twins Class - $99
This class qualifies as an eligible expense with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Click to learn more!
Taking a breastfeeding class before delivering your twins is a proven way to increase your chances of meeting your feeding goals. Lindsay Castiglione, IBCLC and mom to two sets of successfully breastfed twins, has helped hundreds of families get off to the best possible start in twin parenthood by taking her classes. In an engaging small group setting over zoom, Lindsay will share strategies, step-by-step scenarios, evidence-based research, and vital information covering all you need to know about breastfeeding twins. We cover the following topics:
How our Bodies Make Milk
The 1st Two Weeks - Day-by-Day Strategies to Establish Optimal Supply
Typical Newborn Expectations - Hunger Cues, Feeding Volumes & Durations
Step-by-Step Tandem Feeding - Positions & Strategies
Breast Pump 101 - Best Pump Choices for Multiples
Exclusively Pumping for Multiples
Breastfeeding in the NICU - Preemies/Micro Preemies
How to Maintain/Increase Supply - Our “Supply Insurance” Process Explained
Paced Bottle Feeding - How and When to Start
How to Know Baby's Intake is Adequate
Troubleshooting Common Challenges – Low Supply, Painful Latch, etc.
Working as a Team - Your Spouse's Important Role
and SO much more!
Each family is provided with a breastfeeding twins resource guide PDF - including breastmilk storage guidelines, cheat sheet on our proven milk supply "insurance" policy, sample schedules and more.
One of the most valuable and unique aspects of Full Hearts Collaborative's Multiples classes is the follow up support we provide. Included with the class are two twin parent coaching emails with Lindsay, an IBCLC and Breastfeeding Multiples Specialist. Worried your babies are not gaining weight fast enough? Email Lindsay, she will help you figure out why and give strategies for improvement. Having pain while latching? She has a whole tool bag of techniques to help. Utilizing this valuable service is highly encouraged, and can be a great source of reassurance in the early days and beyond.
**You will receive a Class Info email with zoom link & printable PDF file 2-3 days before your class date.**