Tandem nursing

Tandem nursing is the term used to describe breastfeeding an older child through pregnancy, then continuing to breastfeed both the older child and the newborn. Breastfeeding through pregnancy is an option for most nursing couplets. Unless your OB or midwife has directed you otherwise, weaning is unneccessary due to pregnancy.

Here are some tips to make feeding both kids work for you:

• talk about the newborns arrival with your nursling. Explain that the baby will be eating frequently because he cannot eat other foods
• nurse the newborn FIRST during the first few days. The newborn should get first dibs on the colostrum. After your milk is in (again)then you can nurse them on demand again.

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