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Breast-feeding multiples.

O Flidel-Rimon1, E S Shinwell

  • 1Department of Neonatology, Kaplan Medical Center, Rehovot, Israel. erics@clalit.org.il

Seminars in Neonatology : SN
|September 18, 2002
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Human breast milk offers significant health benefits for infants, including multiples. With adequate maternal nutrition and support, breastfeeding multiples is achievable and advantageous.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Nutrition Science
  • Lactation Studies

Background:

  • Human breast milk is optimal infant nutrition, offering superior protection against infections, allergies, and chronic diseases compared to alternatives.
  • Breastfeeding provides essential nutrients for infant growth and development, equally vital for singletons and multiples.
  • Despite benefits, mothers of multiples breastfeed less due to perceived inability to meet infant needs and time constraints.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance and feasibility of breastfeeding for mothers of multiples.
  • To address common challenges and provide evidence-based recommendations for successful breastfeeding of multiples.
  • To emphasize the role of maternal nutrition and support systems in achieving breastfeeding goals for multiple infants.

Main Methods:

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  • Review of existing literature on human breast milk composition and infant nutrition.
  • Analysis of factors influencing breastfeeding initiation and continuation in mothers of multiples.
  • Synthesis of recommendations for maternal caloric intake and support strategies.

Main Results:

  • Human breast milk provides complete nutrition and immune benefits for all infants, including multiples.
  • Maternal caloric intake should increase by approximately 500-600 kcal per infant per day during lactation.
  • Simultaneous breastfeeding and strong support from family and medical teams can facilitate successful breastfeeding of multiples.

Conclusions:

  • Breastfeeding multiples is possible and highly beneficial with appropriate maternal nutrition and comprehensive support.
  • Addressing maternal concerns and providing non-judgmental encouragement are crucial for breastfeeding mothers of multiples.
  • Efforts should focus on enabling breastfeeding, while acknowledging and supporting alternative feeding methods when necessary without inducing guilt.