OK here is the challenge – what are some really useful things you can do as a dad when your partner is breastfeeding (trying to have sex with her at the same time may not be it). I’ve been wondering about this and trying a few things out over the last 10 weeks. Here's what I got to:
- Getting her a glass of water (WORKS EVERY TIME! Appreciation guaranteed … adequate re-hydration is important for making good milk … I think)
- Backrub (also works really well for relaxation … especially if the feeding hurts)
- Burping the baby after each bit of feeding (so she can go to the loo or do something else)
- Talking to her (distraction …)
- Putting on a good tune on the stereo (entertainment …)
- Sterilizing the breast pump and spare containers (always good to capture a bit of spare milk)
- Making breakfast, dinner or late night snacks
- Calling the lactation consultant (yeah well … )
- Pick up the phone and take messages
- Put the phone out of the hook altogether (breastfeeding mums shouldn’t be disturbed)
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you sound great it is
you sound great it is fantastic to here form a supportive man who understands the importance of breatsfeeding, i am sure that your baby will thrive in such a devoted family.
keep it up
breastfeeding support worker and dads worker sheffield
Hi guys I've found that 2.
Hi guys
I've found that 2. and 4. are both fantastic ways to help a breast feeding partner, especially if the feeding is sore, she's tired and irritable, and the baby is being somewhat unco-operative...(when aren't they?)
Just being there to share the experience and let her know she's not alone in the 'adventure' that is breast feeding is a massive help.
1. Drink/food 2. Backrub 3.
1. Drink/food
2. Backrub
3. Looking after the other kids
4. Being a runner for her
These are things that I have found help.
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