Here are some written resources for LCs on nursing triplets:
Biancuzzo M. "Breastfeeding Multiples." Childbirth Instructor. 10-13.
July/August 1998. (Nice diagram of rotation pattern)
Bradshaw J. "Breastfeeding Twins, Triplets and Quads: Making the Impossible
Easy." National Capital Lactation Center Newsletter. 1996; XVI(2):2.
Summer 1996.
DeFelice P. "Case Study: Professional Woman, Mother of 5 and Nursing
Triplets." Focus on Breastfeeding: A Quarterly Newsletter of the Center for
Breastfeeding. 1998;2(3):1,3-4. Fall 1998.
Ellings JM, Newman RB, Bowers NA. "Prenatal Care and Multiple Pregnancy." JOGNN.
1998; 27(4):457-465.
Ellings JM, Newman RB, Bowers NA. "Intrapartum Care for Women with Multiple
Pregnancy." JOGNN. 1998;27(4):466-472.
Gromada KK, Spangler AK. "Breastfeeding Twins and Higher -order Multiples."
JOGNN. 1998; 27(4): 441-449.
Leonard LG. "Depression and Anxiety Disorders During Multiple Pregnancy and
Parenthood." JOGNN. 1998;27(3):329-327.
Mead LJ et al. "Breastfeeding Success With Preterm Quadruplets." JOGNN.
1992; 21(3):221-227.
Mohrbacher N, Stock J. The Breastfeeding Answer Book. Revised Edition.
Schaumburg, IL: La Leche League International, 1997. pp. 317 - 328.
Moxley S, Haddon LP. "Teaching Breastfeeding to Parents Expecting Multiple
Births." International Journal of Childbirth Education. 1999;14(1):22-27.
(Extensive bib)
Nyqvist KH, Lutes LM. "Co-bedding Twins: A Developmentally Supportive Care
Strategy." JOGNN. 1998; 27(4):450-456.
Riordan J, Auerbach K. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation. Second Edition.
Boston: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 1998. pp. 326 - 328.
And some written for/by mothers:
Caudle B. "A Triple Play!" New Beginnings. 1996; 13(1):9 - 11. January -
February 1996.
Grunberg R. "Breastfeeding Triplets." New Beginnings 1992; 9(5):135-6, 148.
September - October 1992.
Latta S. "Nursing Baby, Baby and Baby." Mothering 1992; 64:96 - 101,
Summer 1992.
Other resources:
Twin Services, Inc. Based in Berkeley, CA, this group provides support to
parents of multiples and training for professionals who work with them.
Age-specific handout collections give specialized information about
pregnancy, birth, and caring for twins and triplets. For information and
order forms, contact Twin Services, P.O. Box 10066, Berkeley, CA 94709
Phone: (510)524-0863, Mon-Fri 10 AM-4PM CA time. FAX (510)524-0894
e-mail: [log in to unmask]
World Wide Web site can be found at Parentsplace, a parenting resource
center on the web:
http://www.parentsplace.com/readroom/twins/index.html
Recorded information on highlights of the care of multiples can be heard at
900-378-TWIN
(900-378-8946). (Note: a call to a 900 number is costly). Parenting
consultations are available nationally on a fee-for-service basis.
Twins: The Magazine for Parents of Multiples. Published six times a year.
Issues include articles covering pregnancy and information concerning all
ages. To order a subscription, phone 1-800-821-5533. Home page on the
World Wide Web: http://www.twinsmagazine.com
The Triplet Connection. A nonprofit organization providing support to
families of triplets, quadruplets or more. Provides information on
prevention of preterm births and practical health tips. Quarterly
newsletter, informational packets, annual convention. Contact Janet Bleyl,
Founder and President, PO Box 99571, Stockton, CA 95209. Phone:
(209)474-0885
FAX: (209)474-2233 e-mail: [log in to unmask]
home page on world wide web: http://www.tripletconnection.org/
MOST (Mothers of Supertwins). A nonprofit organization providing
information, resources, empathy and support to families with triplets or
more. Quarterly newsletter, informational packets.
P.O. Box 951, Brentwood, NY 11717-0627. (516)434-MOST FAX: (516)436-5653
E-mail: [log in to unmask] web site: www.MOSTonline.org
Anne Altshuler, RN, MS, IBCLC and LLL leader in Madison, Wisconsin
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