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Home  ▸  Blog Posts  ▸  A guy’s guide to breastfeeding

A guy’s guide to breastfeeding

Great article! In your family, how does Dad make it easier for you to breastfeed?

A guy’s guide to breastfeeding

If you’re a breast man, pregnancy is better than Christmas. But this growth spurt isn’t solely for your viewing pleasure. Those mammaries are about to be put to work.

Back when breastfeeding was on the horizon, I sat quietly as The Wife attended how-to classes. I was there when a lactation consultant visited us in the hospital. I never asked any questions. I figured this was her time to gather information. I didn’t want to interrupt.

So did I even need to be there? I called several lactation experts this week to find out what guys need to know about breastfeeding…

Updated on July 7, 2018Filed Under: Blog Posts Tagged With: Blog Posts, breastfeeding-education, fathers, Parenting

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