Episode 28: Surprise, Twins! Feeding and mothering, twin babies

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Emily is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with a Bachelor Degree in Health Sciences, who spent more than 5 years volunteering as a Breastfeeding Counsellor with the Australian Breastfeeding Association.

Despite all her knowledge and experience, Emily’s twin journey wasn’t smooth. In this interview she shares the ups, downs and tears, from having a panic attack when she discovered there were two babies (she was on her own at an ultrasound due to pandemic protocol); her NICU experience because the babies came early; feeding struggles and breastfeeding grief; to her hilarious ‘tits up’ story – you have to listen to Emily tell this. Warning: clench your pelvic floor, lest you pee yourself laughing!

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More about our guest

Emily Brittingham is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with a Bachelor Degree in Health Sciences, who spent more than 5 years volunteering as a Breastfeeding Counsellor with the Australian Breastfeeding Association.

She is the founder and owner of Melbourne Lactation Consulting and offers online, clinic, and home consultations to take the stress out of feeding your baby.

Emily is mother to 5 beautiful, breastfed babies , including twins, and a writer for parenting websites.

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