Top 10 things to do when your partner is breastfeeding

Submitted by stefan on Mon, 24/01/2011 - 12:30pm

OK here is the challenge – what sensible things can you do as a dad while your partner is breastfeeding? Here's the DIYFather top 10 list:

Getting her a glass of water (brownie points guaranteed ... adequate re-hydration is important for making good milk ... we 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)

Enjoy,

Stef

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Later, take a few sips to

Submitted by anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 25/01/2011 - 1:50pm.

Later, take a few sips to relieve pressure before making love...

Simply put, the best thing

Submitted by Ameda (not verified) on Mon, 24/01/2011 - 7:04pm.

Simply put, the best thing daddy can do is keep mommy calm and stress free.

Watching Re-runs of American

Submitted by Mini Electric Breast Pump (not verified) on Tue, 25/01/2011 - 1:12pm.

Watching Re-runs of American Idol works!

My hubby does most of the

Submitted by anonymous on Thu, 27/01/2011 - 12:39am.

My hubby does most of the things you have listed here, I find my hubby so cute when he does all these things.
Nicole

you sound great it is

Submitted by anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 27/01/2011 - 5:30am.

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.

Submitted by Duncan (not verified) on Thu, 27/01/2011 - 9:56am.

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.

Submitted by John (not verified) on Thu, 27/01/2011 - 9:08am.

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.