Breastfeeding classes & Partners
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Topic: Breastfeeding classes & Partners
Posted By: ArielAngel
Subject: Breastfeeding classes & Partners
Date Posted: 31 January 2011 at 5:06pm
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Hi girls,
I'm starting breastfeeding classes at Kenepuru hospital (Wellington) this week and I'm not sure if my husband should come along. The brochure says partners are welcome, but do they normally attend? I don't want to be the only one without a partner there, but then I don't want to drag my husband along only to find half the people there don't have partners with them. I definitely think it would be useful if he came, if only because his memory is a lot better than mine at the moment. Thanks! ------------- After 16 months TTC, surprise BFP July 10 DD1 Mar 11 After 9 months TTC, BFP on 4th Clomid cycle Feb 13 DD2 Oct 13 |
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Posted By: shellgirl
Date Posted: 31 January 2011 at 5:56pm
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I did classes with Mamalicious and most of the partners came. It was really good for DH to hear all the info and he gained some good knowledge to help once bubs arrived. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: _SMS_
Date Posted: 31 January 2011 at 6:46pm
I never did classes but id definitely take him. Will be great info for him to know  -------------  
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Posted By: mummymonster
Date Posted: 31 January 2011 at 7:27pm
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I did classes at welington central, and i think pretty much everyone had a partner with them ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: MamaT
Date Posted: 31 January 2011 at 7:48pm
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I did a class with mamalicious too and everyone had their partner with them. It was quite for DH to be part of it I think. -------------  
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Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 31 January 2011 at 10:22pm
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I didn't do classes, but if I did, I'd def take DP along so he has a better understanding of the whole thing. We covered one class of it at antenatal, but don't know if he paid much attention lol! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Kalimirella
Date Posted: 01 February 2011 at 9:31am
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I went alone to the breastfeeding evening (in Hastings) but dragged my DP to the antenatal class on it, he got lots out of it, you really do need that support and encouragement. ------------- Kiara is 3 and Teagan is 2, now we're expecting our long awaited 3rd! http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: ArielAngel
Date Posted: 01 February 2011 at 9:53am
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Thanks girls.
I think I'll get DH to get come along. He is interested but didn't want to be the only bloke there! lol ------------- After 16 months TTC, surprise BFP July 10 DD1 Mar 11 After 9 months TTC, BFP on 4th Clomid cycle Feb 13 DD2 Oct 13 |
Posted By: tishy
Date Posted: 01 February 2011 at 3:07pm
Same here! |
IsaacsMum wrote:Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 01 February 2011 at 3:32pm
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I walked past the PN one recently and there were a lot of guys there. Probably 50%+ of the women had their partner with them. It's only about 30-60 mins so I wouldn't think it would be too awkward for them. I think my DH would have encouraged me to go by myself and I wouldn't have had a prob with that - coz he will be involved in the feeding very little, whereas antenatal classes are beneficial for both parties - but sometimes you just need the support of your man. -------------  |
Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 01 February 2011 at 7:36pm
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One thing I noticed was it was quite unusual to go to any sort of pregnancy/parenting/etc class alone, everyone seemed to have a support person of some sort, but that was just my observation!
My granddad was quite alarmed that DP was coming to antenatal classes and asked if he was a 'sissy' because in his generation it was 'the women's business not the mens' and was also shocked to learn that he'd be coming to the birth too because apparently he dropped my gran off at the birthing place, went to work, then the pub and then saw her the next day after the baby was born!  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: DeborahStace144900
Date Posted: 19 May 2014 at 6:09pm
| I am one of the founders of Mama-Licious (www.mamalicious.co.nz) and we encourage all the dads to attend antenatal breastfeeding classes with their partners! You guys are right, the dads won't be DOING the feeding, but they will be SUPPORTING you while you are feeding and this is a hugely important role! By coming along to the classes they get to hear all the same information that you do, and that means there are TWO brains to remember the tips and tricks once baby arrives! We have lots of fun in our classes and really value the input from the dads. Bring them along, it's well worth it :) |