The type of twin nursing pillow you prefer as a new mum might not be the same as other twin mums. Some prefer to nurse with firm pillows, whereas others prefer pillows that conform better to the body.

However, there are a few key features that are good to look for in any twin nursing pillow.

Key features to look for in twin nursing pillows

• Your pillow needs to have good back support. It’s important to avoid that you develop painful issues with your neck, shoulder, and back. You’ll be nursing for many hours a day, and you need to sit or lie comfortably. This will enhance your chances of early breastfeeding success.

•  Think durability and usability. The cover needs to be machine washable so you can get rid of milk or spit-up stains.

• Look at the possibilities of adjusting the pillow depending on your height, the length of your torso and the size of your stomach. Some women may benefit from buying a smaller pillow that they can place under their twin nursing pillow to get the right height.

• Your pillow needs to be safe. You need to be sure that your babies are supported well, so they don’t roll off. Also, make sure that the pillow is made of materials that pass all safety regulations.

In recent years several new twin nursing pillows have been developed. This means that you have several different brands and designs to choose from. We’ve done our best to help guide you, so you’re able to choose the twin nursing pillow that suits you best.

Several of the pillows are developed by parents of twins and as such have many things in common. However, they also have a few key features that distinguish them.

Have a look at our twin nursing pillows review, and choose the pillow that you believe will fit you and your lifestyle best.

We’ve tested this

We’ve chosen 5 twin nursing pillows between $39 and $213. Some of the companies, who’ve designed the pillows, are based in the U.S., others in the UK or Scandinavia.

In the review, we focus on testing features in relation to ergonomics, durability, and versatility. We also recognize that finding the perfect pillow is often a matter of preference.

That’s why we’ve chosen to indicate how firm, adjustable and versatile the pillow is – then you can decide whether you want a firm or a soft pillow and whether you want to use it for more than nursing.

Test of: My Brest Friend Supportive Nursing Pillow for Twins

This Nursing Pillow for Breastfeeding is on the top of the list because of the strong support of the pillow. This pillow supports your back, necks, and arms while you are breastfeeding so you will feel less discomfort.

This pillow even has a pocket to store your supplies! Read about other satisfied customers have to say about this pillow here. Also, this pillow is Amazon Choice Product!

Test of: Twin Z Pillow

The Twin Z Pillow is made by a company based in the U.S. The Twin Z Pillow is one pillow with three separate legs.

The middle leg is used for back support for mum and the two
outer legs are used for the twins.

Check out the price and reviews of this Twin Z Pillow! It is also an Amazon Choice Product!

Test of: Love2Sleep Twin Feeding / Nursing Pillow

The Love2Sleep Twin Feeding / Nursing Pillow is made by Love2Sleep and is manufactured in their own family-run factory in the UK.

The twin nursing pillow is one pillow with three separate legs. The middle leg is used for back support for mum and the outer legs are used for the twins.

Test of: Fossflakes Nursing Pillow Twins

The Fossflakes Nursing Pillow Twins is made by the Danish company Fossflakes Nordic Sleep. All Fossflakes products are designed and made in Denmark. It’s one white looped pillow with a discreet star pattern.

In monochorionic twin pregnancies, recommendations range from 34 up to 38 weeks. In dichorionic twin pregnancies, it’s from 37+0 up to 39 weeks. Dichorionic twins are fraternal twins and identical twins with separate placentas and sacs.

Read more about the recommendations for the timing of delivery.

Pregnancy diet, exercise & prenatal vitamins

You need to take an iron supplement. You must continue taking the supplement until a few weeks after birth if you lose a lot of blood during labor.

Get as much rest as you can. Your body needs to be rested for the arrival of your two bundles of joy.

Signs of labor at 36 weeks pregnant with twins

There are a few early signs of labor. These include bloody show, minor vaginal bleeding, contractions, abdominal pressure and breaking of water.

The tricky part is that women pregnant with twins can have contractions and feel pelvic pressure for months before their actual due date without going into premature labor.

Braxton hicks contractions are your body’s way of preparing for labor and not a sign of labor. However, if the contractions have a regular, consistent pattern and are increasing in duration and strength, they could be labor contractions.

If you give birth when you’re 36 weeks pregnant with twins, the babies will often leave the hospital with you. They won’t have to stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Pregnancy symptoms & belly pictures

You may feel big and uncomfortable at this point. Some women feel miserable and have a strong wish to give birth as soon as possible. Other symptoms at 36 weeks pregnant with twins are:

• Lower back pain. This can be due to the added weight. Some women also feel contractions in their lower back. Note whether or not the pain is constant or if it’s increasing in duration and strength.

• Diarrhea. It could be a sign that labor is near, but it can also be caused by hormonal changes or because you’re more sensitive to particular foods. It’s important to stay hydrated if you have diarrhea.

• It might feel like there’s no room left in your stomach. It’s difficult to eat a full meal. Try eating smaller meals more often. Bring snacks with you when you go out. You can also try eating less solid food. Drink fruit or vegetable smoothies and add milk or yogurt. This may make you feel less stuffed.

Fetal development & baby weight

Your babies measure approximately 47 centimeters (18.50 inches). The median weight for dichorionic twins is 2691 grams (5lbs, 14oz) and for monochorionic twins it’s 2561 grams (5lbs, 10oz).

Look at our estimated fetal weight charts to learn more about how twins grow in the second half of pregnancy.

Most babies have mature lungs by now. This means that your babies won’t need special help breathing if they’re born at 36 weeks. However, since babies develop at different rates, there are exceptions to this.

At 36 weeks pregnant with twins, the fine lanugo hair that covers your baby’s skin in the womb is beginning to disappear. This also happens with the vernix caseosa—the thick, waxy substance, that protects the skin of your babies while they’re surrounded by amniotic fluid.

When you babies drink they continuously swallow a bit of lanugo, vernix caseosa, and amniotic fluid. These will all combine to form a substance called meconium.

Meconium & green amniotic fluid

Meconium will constitute your baby’s first bowel movements when they’re born. Meconium often has a dark-greenish color. It’s viscous and sticky like tar and almost odorless. Sometimes it’s expelled into the amniotic fluid prior to birth or during labor and delivery.

Babies are not supposed to have their first bowel movements in the womb, it can be a sign of distress. If this happens, the amniotic fluid will turn green. If your water breaks and you notice that your amniotic fluid is green, you must react immediately.

Notify the medical staff and go to the hospital at once.

Previous week – 35 weeks pregnant with twins

Next week – 37 weeks pregnant with twins

Blogger & twin mom: Leyla Gursakarya
Children: An older son and fraternal twin girls

“I can hear a heartbeat, oh wait I can hear two heartbeats.” When the doctor said this to us, we knew we had got ourselves on a roller coaster adventure ride.

I was in total shock for two days before getting used to the idea of becoming a mother of twins. I had a difficult pregnancy with bleeding and risk of miscarriage leading up to the window of giving birth prematurely. So basically I was a pregnant couch potato with too much time to read everything about parenting twins. However the biggest question mark was how to breastfeed twins.

Breast pump & arms like an octopus

My twin girls were born in week 35 weighing 5lbs, 4oz (2.4 kg) and 5lbs, 11oz (2.6 kg). During the first few weeks I had to feed them every two hours until they gained enough weight to feed every three hours. I used a double breast pump to express milk. This helped to build up a good milk supply and enabled me to bottle feed them both with breast milk simultaneously.

As they were inevitably hungry at the same time – this is quite a challenge when you try to manage on your own – I would put 45 degree pillows on both sides of my body, so the babies’ heads would be higher than their tummies. That prevented gas problems and tummy aches.

I admire mothers who breastfeed their twins simultaneously. I’ve watched many breastfeeding twin mums on YouTube. I have personally tried all kinds of positions, but nothing worked for me. Especially with newborns that need extra help with latching, meaning you need two hands per baby. So picture me sitting on my bed with a breastfeeding pillow around me and some pillows behind my back. I would then position the most hungry baby onto the pillow and let her drink from one breast. While placing her sister in a position to feed, the drinking baby would then roll off the pillow. I just wanted as many arms as an octopus. Deep respect for the mums who managed to do this!

The hypnotizing breast pump

A breast pump is one of the weirdest objects I have used on a daily basis. Also the sound of it started to hypnotize me in an annoying way. After a few minutes my pump started talking to me! It would say: “Wake up”, well more like “Waaaaake up, Waaaaake up” (say this with a robot voice and you will know what I mean). My sleep deprived brain made me believe it. So as soon as I was done breastfeeding, I threw it in the bin like a basketball hitting the basket.

Nobody said it was easy and it really isn’t. Being a mom of 3, I learned that every baby is an individual with different needs. No matter what choice you make, breast milk, expressed milk or formula milk, or a combination, as I did. You make that choice because that’s what you think is best for you and your babies.

I love being a mum of twins, and I hope that my experiences will help you to get you through a beautiful and precious, but chaotic time, that comes with parenting twins.

My tips on feeding/nursing

• Invest in a good quality double breast pump.

• Make sure you have good pillow support for you and your babies. Look for a large breastfeeding pillow and 45 degree pillows for bottle feeding.

• Don’t stress out if you don’t manage to breastfeed them both at the same time. Find out what works best for you.