Breastfeeding twins is often spoken about in hushed tones – as something extraordinary, overwhelming, or even impossible. But for the mothers living it, the story is far more nuanced. It’s about determination and doubt. Support and survival. Exhaustion and deep pride.
To mark National Twins Day, we’re revisiting some of the most powerful twin breastfeeding stories ever shared on Boobingit. These are not “perfect” journeys – they’re honest ones. Stories of neonatal units, infertility, tandem feeds, hard days, and moments of triumph that deserve to be seen and celebrated.
Whether you’re breastfeeding twins right now, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about what twin feeding really looks like – these stories remind us that there is no one right way, only your way.
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Danielle’s Determination To Breastfeed Her Twin Girls
“I knew I was going to exclusively breastfeed my twins. Family and friends advised me not to put too much pressure on myself, but I had decided and I am determined.
What I hadn’t expected was for my girls to arrive early; and only as they were being whisked off to the NICU did I learn that you cannot breastfeed a premature baby (directly). I asked about donation milk and was told this was not an option. I died a little. I felt like I had failed before I had even begun.”
Read Danielle’s full story here.
Emily’s Neonatal Breastfeeding Journey With Twins
“As soon as I was taken to recovery the midwife helped me express colostrum, which I thought would be impossible as they were so early. I was then shown how to use the hospital pump.
This pump was to become my worst nightmare, yet my best friend. I was to use this pretty much 10 times in a 24hr period with 3am pumps for the next 3 months.”
Jennifer’s Less Than Perfect Breastfeeding Journey
“I was upset that they rejected the direct latch. I was upset that they preferred bottle feeding. Mostly I was upset that I failed to breastfeed my twins.
I did not stop trying to try to latch them directly after they were discharged from NICU. Back home, I tried again and again, and each time it became tenser and tenser. I was losing my temper. It came to the breaking point that each feeding time became a war zone. They cried, I cried. They struggled, I struggled.”
Read Jennifer’s full story here.
Sarah’s Journey To Breastfeeding Her Toddler Twins
“People often ask when I plan to stop breastfeeding. As of right now – none! I never imagined I would be able to feed my twins for three years time but here we are.
Over the last few months I have started to implement some boundaries and I have noticed a gradual change in their feeding patterns. However, they are still consistently feeding at least three times a day as a minimum.”
Sian’s Reflection: Breastfeeding My Twins Was the Greatest Gift
“I said to my husband very early on in our breastfeeding journey that the best gift I could give the boys was to breastfeed them, but the greatest gift they have given me is breastfeeding too. To have persevered through such tough moments, doubting I could even make it to 6 months feeding them to be where we are today is such a triumph.
I’m proud of my journey to be here and will treasure my experience of breastfeeding multiples.”
Every twin breastfeeding journey shared here is different – shaped by unexpected beginnings, early challenges, personal determination, and deeply felt love. Some parents discovered confidence through trial and error; others found meaning in slow, steady perseverance; and some learned to redefine what success looked like for their family. There’s no single “right” way to feed twins – only the way that works for you and your babies.
If these stories reflect parts of your own journey — the triumphs, the doubts, the messy, beautiful middle — know this: you are not alone. Your experience has value and your efforts matter. Feeding twins takes strength in many forms, and each story here celebrates the courage it takes to show up, again and again, for the work of nurturing two small humans.
