Men don’t breastfeed. But they do have a significant role in mothers’ decisions about initiating and continuing breastfeeding. However, even the most well-intentioned new fathers often lack the information they need about what to say, or what to do, to help mothers accomplish their breastfeeding goals. 

Join Marie and special guest nurse, midwife, and author Mark Harris for an eye-opening talk about the how fathers influence breastfeeding and, consequently, their family health and wellness. A father of six, grandfather of six, with more than 20 years of midwifery experience, Mark highlights the unique role of fathers in supporting (or undermining) the breastfeeding mother. Get Mark’s take on who the breasts are for (the baby or the father), what words can seriously undermine the mother’s intentions, why feeding from a bottle should be avoided, and much more. Tune in for discussion of how the father can help or hinder breastfeeding.

Men don’t breastfeed. But they do have a significant role in mothers’ decisions about initiating and continuing breastfeeding. However, even the most well-intentioned new fathers often lack the information they need about what to say, or what to do, to help mothers accomplish their breastfeeding goals. Join Marie and special guest nurse, midwife, and author Mark Harris for an eye-opening talk about the how fathers influence breastfeeding and, consequently, their family health and wellness. A father of six, grandfather of six, with more than 20 years of midwifery experience, Mark highlights the unique role of fathers in supporting (or undermining) the breastfeeding mother. Get Mark’s take on who the breasts are for (the baby or the father), what words can seriously undermine the mother’s intentions, why feeding from a bottle should be avoided, and much more. Tune in for discussion of how the father can help or hinder breastfeeding.

How Fathers Can Make or Break Success for Breastfeeding Moms

Every new mother hears that breast is best. Many decide to breastfeed so their baby has the best. But soon after birth, the days are often fraught with sleep deprivation and conflicting messages from peers, family members, and health care professionals. Later, negative messages from the media and critical comments from family members and others may trigger mothers to question their decision. Feelings of inadequacy, intimidation and societal pressure to wean can cause mothers to give up breastfeeding before meeting their goals.
The aim of this show is to empower parents to overcome the barriers that keep them from beginning or continuing to breastfeed. Through discussion of hospital practices, milk supply, medications, returning to work, milk storage options, and more, this show will provide an informed and supportive voice for new families and established families, so that they can take charge of their breastfeeding experience from conception through weaning.

Every new mother hears that breast is best. Many decide to breastfeed so their baby has the best. But soon after birth, the days are often fraught with sleep deprivation and conflicting messages from peers, family members, and health care professionals. Later, negative messages from the media and critical comments from family members and others may trigger mothers to question their decision. Feelings of inadequacy, intimidation and societal pressure to wean can cause mothers to give up breastfeeding before meeting their goals. The aim of this show is to empower parents to overcome the barriers that keep them from beginning or continuing to breastfeed. Through discussion of hospital practices, milk supply, medications, returning to work, milk storage options, and more, this show will provide an informed and supportive voice for new families and established families, so that they can take charge of their breastfeeding experience from conception through weaning.

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