43: *UPDATED* Tandem breastfeeding: Life with 2 booby-monsters (part 3 of the tandem feeding series)*
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**AUDIO FIXED** Breastfeeding a toddler and a newborn... at the same time -> most people in the Western world think this is crazy.  And yet, I breastfed 2 kids (of different ages) for 3.5 years, and I hear from listeners all the time who are either doing it or considering it.  But, just like most things "extended breastfeeding" there aren't many places to find support when you start out on your tandem nursing journey.  In this final part of the Tandem Feeding series I give you all the things I wish I would have known as a first time tandem feeding mom,  I cover:  The most commonly asked tandemfeeding questionsPreparing to tandem feedNavigating the early days of tandem nursing (including positions & sleep) Common challengesSome benefits of tandem nursing. Resources & Links from the episode: Sleep: Tiffany's Safe Bedsharing GuideUniversity of Notre Dame Mother Baby Sleep Labratory FAQLa Leche League International Safe 7 Sleeping Baby Wearing: Tula Toddler Carriers (not an affiliate - just an example of something available)Ring Sling with a newborn videoBreastfeeding in a ringslingWoven wrap tandem carry  with a woven wrapBack carry newborn (ONLY ATTEMPT IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCED) Studies referenced in the episode: Sinkiewicz-Darol E, Bernatowicz-Łojko U, Łubiech K, Adamczyk I, Twarużek M, Baranowska B, Skowron K, Spatz DL. Tandem Breastfeeding: A Descriptive Analysis of the Nutritional Value of Milk When Feeding a Younger and Older Child. Nutrients. 2021 Jan 19;13(1):277. doi: 10.3390/nu13010277. PMID: 33478010; PMCID: PMC7835967. Yate ZM. A Qualitative Study on Negative Emotions Triggered by Breastfeeding; Describing the Phenomenon of Breastfeeding/Nursing Aversion and Agitation in Breastfeeding Mothers. Iran J Nurs Midwifery Res. 2017 Nov-Dec;22(6):449-454. doi: 10.4103/ijnmr.IJNMR_235_16. PMID: 29184583; PMCID: PMC5684792. Supportive resources for navigating judgment while tandem feeding: Podcast episode on Navigating JudgmentAdventures in Tandem Nursing by Hilary Flowers, PhDKellyMom.com Tandem feedingWant to learn more from me? Watch my free, instant access workshop:  Designing Your Pathway to Toddler Breastfeeding Mastery Grab your free guide to say "No" to the feed while still saying "yes" to the need at  www.ownyourparentingstory.com/guideLove this episode?!  Shoot me a DM over on Instagram @own.your.parenting.story and tell me all about it. 3
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