If you have
decided to breastfeed your baby, there may be a chance that your partner will
feel like they are out of the loop or helpless.
Here are some tips to get Dad involved in the feeding process.
1.
Bring baby to Mom – During those late
night feedings, take the opportunity to bring baby to Mom! Why not see if you
can soothe the baby down first & hand a nice calm baby to Mom. Not only will Mom appreciate the break (since
she’s exhausted too), Dad gets extra bonding time.
2.
Prop her up with pillows – Give Mom the
option of sitting in your comfiest chair. Ensure she’s comfortable and ask her
if she would like the nursing pillow or a pillow to support her back. If she’s lying in bed as if she would like
her feet propped up.
3.
Make her a snack – Since baby is eating
Mom mind as well take the opportunity to eat too. For obvious reasons a one handed snack would
be your best option.
4.
Bring her a drink – It is very important
that nursing moms stay hydrated! It is
not uncommon for mom to get quite thirsty while they are nursing. Water would be a good idea, try to avoid
anything that is caffeinated or high in sugar.
5.
Wash bottles/clean pump – Be the
designated dishwasher. Mom is preparing and serving the meal, do her a favour
and offer to do clean-up.
6.
Occupy older kids/pets – Try to keep
distractions to a minimum; Mom will truly be grateful for this. She cannot
exactly round up kids or pets while she has another child latched on.
7.
Burp & change baby - Breastfeeding
is a lot of work and it’s hard on the body.
Burping and changing the baby would be a nice break for mom.
8.
Be supportive – If Mom wants to feed in
public without a cover, support that decision.
If she is comfortable breastfeeding in public you should be comfortable
with it too.
9.
No questions asked – When Mom decides
she wants to wean baby off nursing, support that decision and be sure to let
her know what an amazing job she did, even if she didn’t breastfeed for
long.
xoxo
Stephanie
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