Discussion about What was the role of your partner in your breastfeeding journey?

Nalini Arya Mom of a 5 yr 2 m old girl 3 years ago

In reply to Harpreet Kaur

My partner has played important role in my breastfeeding journey.I am C-section mom. During initial days, he comforts and cuddles baby in his lap, helps to burp him after the feed. Sometimes he prepares formula milk and bottle fed the baby.Till now when our baby is 16 months old , my husband has told me to wake him up whenever needs any help at the night . Sometimes he wakes up and me if I need any help , or water, or to use washroom. If any relative visits home, and our baby feels hungry or need to be breastfed, he himself serves the visitors or do the dishes. He cares alot for me and our baby and even during my pregnancy. I have endless words do describe his role in my journey .And if I thank him for anything he smile and say not to thank, you are not alone .I am always there with you .This is our baby , we will both raise him together to make him comfortable and give him everything best.

lucky you, but not every women get this much support from their husband including me.

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Nazia Mom of 2 children 3 years ago

In reply to Shazia

Don't worry..all men are not same...
and some super women are strong enough to handle it all alone...
If you can take care of your child independently then you can face any challenge that comes in life!

yeah, you are absolutely right.My husband are also same , no help, no care.....nothing.I handle every situation every condition are all alone.No support by him to me.

Shazia Mom of 3 children 3 years ago

In reply to Bindu Mishra

zero ..no help from him..I went through all this tough time all alone ..my mom helped ,actually saved my life through this tough journey..

Don't worry..all men are not same...
and some super women are strong enough to handle it all alone...
If you can take care of your child independently then you can face any challenge that comes in life!

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Mugdha Mom of a 3 yr 11 m old girl 3 years ago

in 8th month I felt movements and kicking of the baby after the delivery also I felt sometimes that I am carrying the baby in my womb. After birth she was cute just like a baby coming in the Johnson and Johnson ad. the first kiss in her forehead was so special for every mother no words more than that.

Community User 3 years ago

Before feeding he make him do exercises to release of he hs any gas. After my pumping he feeds via bottle and let me relax. And also he still helps me with the baby burping. And sometime if my wrist hurts he pumps as we have manual breast pump. I am very lucky to have him in my life.

Monika Mom of a 4 yr 3 m old boy 3 years ago

he wakes me up sometime. also he keeps checking room temperature for baby comfort

Priti Mandal Mom of 2 children 3 years ago

My baby was not able to suck initially. I used to express my milk. My partner used to help me in manual pumping, sterilizing bottles and feeding baby with bottles. Not only this, he supported me when I got stressed about lot of things like feeding, baby being colic etc. Because of his help and support, my baby started latching. Now he makes sure my body is well rested while feeding so that I didn't get any back pain later. I must say we are equally contributing in this breastfeeding journey.

Payal Gaur Mom of 2 children 3 years ago

In reply to Payal Gaur

yes it's true 100 percent

milk feeding is mother's duty but a father play an important role in that as to pamper d baby during nights before and after d breastfeeding and cuddling and standing for hrs and hrs when d mother is not able to stand as because of a cesarean operation...in that a father has to take full responsibility during breastfeeding and throughout till the mother could be able to standalone with baby and after that too....

Payal Gaur Mom of 2 children 3 years ago

In reply to Payal Gaur

yes it's true 100 percent

milk feeding is mother's duty but a father play an important role in that as to pamper d baby during nights before and after d breastfeeding and cuddling and standing for hrs and hrs when d mother is not able to stand as because of a cesarean operation...in that a father has to take full responsibility during breastfeeding and throughout till the mother could be able to standalone with baby and after that too....

Bhawna Mom of 3 children 3 years ago

My partner helped me during nights, He used to make the baby sleep by cuddling him. My nights were mostly sleepless but he was also awake with me in those sleepless nights