10 WAYS DAD CAN REALLYHELPWITH BREASTFEEDING

• Set her up. Warm her gel pads, fetch the feeding pillow and prop her up comfortably.

• Burp and change Baby after feeding.

• Share the load – if she’s pumping, take a few feeds and bond with baby.

• Bring her a drink and snack.

• Let her rest afterwards while you soothe Baby to sleep, or hold him if he’s not ready for a nap yet.

• Attend a breastfeeding class with her, so she feels supported by you.

• Reduce stress in the home – limit visitors in the very beginning, and don’t expect her to get up and make tea for people.

• Prepare and clean the breast pump in between feeds.

• Make sure she has some form of entertainment, like a new TV series to watch, a book or magazine to read, or her phone or iPad.

• Occupy pets and other children so she can focus on the baby. ●