At 10 weeks, the babies were consuming over three litres of breast milk per day. During the Antenatal Period Breastfeeding should be actively encouraged by caregivers. Education, planning and preparation during pregnancy can contribute to successful breastfeeding later. She should also be prepared for the possibility of an early birth. Suggested reading includes NMAA booklets such as Breastfeeding Twins, An Introduction to Breastfeeding and Breastfeeding Your Premature Baby .
Smoking increases the likelihood of premature birth.
Involve her partner in antenatal classes so that he will learn how best to support her before, during and after the birth. Make contact with support organisations such as the Australian Multiple Birth Association or Twin Care. Both parents can benifit from the special classes, videos, slides and tapes available, and from making contact with another multiple birth family. It may be possible to watch and learn from another breastfeeding mother of twins. Support from an experienced mother may be especially valuable after the babies are born.