'Poor Dedes!' Rachelle Ann Go Shares Breastfeeding Photo Ahead Of 'Hamilton,' And We Are Rooting For Her

How Rachelle Ann Go balances being a mom and a theater actress is like her recent tandem breastfeeding photo—all at once.

The actress-singer took to Instagram to share her current breastfeeding struggle: nursing her second child, Baby Selah Teruah, amidst preparing for her role as Eliza Hamilton in the Hamilton musical in September. Her two-year-old son Lukas Judah meanwhile is a bit clingy too!

"So so so… We are all supposed to be in NYC now for the rehearsals of the Hamilton International Tour but these 2 are not ready to let go of me yet," she wrote.

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She explained she loves nursing them but she's been trying to pump too to increase her milk supply and have time for herself. "I tried giving Sela my milk in a bottle so when we get to Manila and I’m on stage Martin won’t have a hard time. She has been drinking it so hooray!" she added. She gave birth to Selah in March.

Rachelle Ann sought the help of her Instagram followers on how she can succeed in both.

"To all the working mamas out there, how do you do it? Do you pump at work? Where do you store it? Should I just bring Sela to the theatre and feed her whenever I can? Hahaha, I have so many questions! oh well… Everything’s gonna be fine." She also added the hashtags, "Poor dedes," and "World Breastfeeding Week."

Moms, including Smart Parenting celebrity editor-at-large Rica Peralejo Bonifacio, lauded her for tandem feeding her kids.

"Shin! My love to you!!!! Ako nalang magpadede while you are on stage. But seriously tho, hugs and love you lots. This is not easy but I am so happy also for you for fighting for this," said Rica who also breastfed her two sons Philip and Manu.

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Breastfeeding and pumping tips 

A fellow Broadway mama Stephanie Klemons told her about a wearable in-bra pump called Willow Pump. She said, "HANDS DOWN! It’s so hard, but you got this! Get a great cooler to bring milk to and from the theater!!!"

Netizens, most of whom are also nursing moms, also assured her that she's doing a great job, and even shared what worked for them.

One user said, "You can use Packit for milk storage for 4-8 hours. I use this while I’m in the office so no need for freezers/refrigerators. You’re doing great momma!"

"I feed on one breast and catch with Haakaa or pump on the other breast. Letdown is strong and supply goes up when I do this. God bless you and your beautiful fam," another follower said.

One mom meanwhile recommended a breast pump, "I do pump at work and bought a cooler bag, I can put also in the fridge at work. I would recommend the Spectra [breast] pump. Spectra dried me out every time I pump."

Rachelle Ann was grateful for the support, "Thank you all so much for the tips and sharing your experiences! I love reading them all."

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What a tandem feeding mom needs and how you can help

1. Rest

For moms, take every opportunity to rest together with your children. Find moments to relax and put your feet up, especially when feeding both children during the day.

2. Eat healthy

Eating plenty of nutritious snacks and meals helps you keep up with the increased demands on your body. Proper nutrition is crucial for maintaining energy levels.

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3. Stay hydrated

Tandem nursing can make you constantly thirsty. Having a tumbler with you at all times helps.

4. Accept help

Don't hesitate to accept offers of help from family and friends for shopping, housework, and cooking. Avail planned meals or have the laundry done, so you won't have to exhaust yourself in doing chores.

5. Have time for self-care

Taking moments for self-care is essential. Nurture yourself to avoid feelings of stress and fatigue. Communicate your needs to your partner or family members so they can help you in any way they can.

6. Be kind to yourself

Keep your expectations realistic, particularly in the early days. Your focus should be on looking after yourself, and your children. Don't forget about you.

Read more tips on tandem feeding your kids here.