Breastfeeding and Multiples

Question 1

Most of the support for families of multiples is geared towards helping them set _______ expectations

Answer 1

realistic

Question 2

Twins or HOM are inherently higher risk for mother and babies. How can this impact the nursing relationship?

Answer 2

any health complications with one or multiple infants, prolonged hospitalization, discharge home with one but not all babies, mom unwell and unable to pump right away, need to closely monitor each infant etc etc

Question 3

sometimes parents of multiples will view babies as a _____ and need to be refocused too see each baby as an ______

Answer 3

group, individual