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Data were obtained from medical records and postnatal telephone interviews. Univariate analyses were performed to assess associations with EBF and breastfeeding duration, while multiple linear regression was performed to identify the independent predictors of breastfeeding. Results: The EBF rate within the first six months was 15%, and the mean breastfeeding duration was 10.5 \u00b1 8.3 months. Tandem breastfeeding was positively associated with breastfeeding duration (\u03b2 = 5.80; 95% CI: 3.51 to 8.10; p &lt; 0.001), whereas bottle feeding showed a strong negative association (\u03b2 = \u22129.49; 95% CI: \u221212.88 to \u22126.10; p &lt; 0.001). Infants born before 34 weeks had significantly shorter breastfeeding durations, higher rates of NICU admission and respiratory support, and received less skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding counselling compared to term infants (p &lt; 0.05). Conclusions: Exclusive breastfeeding rates among mothers of twins remain low. Encouraging tandem breastfeeding, reducing bottle use, and providing tailored lactation support\u2014particularly for mothers of preterm infants\u2014may improve breastfeeding outcomes. 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