take dh to bf'ing class?

mrs.wildman

i know it's been asked before, but I can't remember the consensus - do i take dh with me to bf'ing class? he'll go if i ask/want him to, but would be mortified if he was the only guy there. what did you do?

fjaril

There was only one person at our bf'ing class w/out a hubby.

Mine had to elbow me to stop giggling at all the b00bies. 

MrsBeckO

I was really glad DH was there at the class with me to help me remember everything we learned when I was frazzled and sleep-deprived with a newborn.

There was only one mama in our class without her SO, so she brought her sister. 

kiarox2002

I would say yes!  We didn't do a separate BFing class, but it was covered as part of our Bradley classes.  

When we were having trouble with weight gain and the pedi recommended that we supplement, DH was the one to remember about SNSs, go down to Special Addition to get one, and make an appointment with the Lactation Consultant.  Kate was less than a week old and I was totally out of it.  If he hadn't thought to do all of that, I don't think that we would have been successful with BFing.

mrs.wildman

All such good reasons! In that I'm already sleep deprived, it makes sense to take him to help me remember stuff. And to not lmao at the b00bs. Thanks  

mrssnflwr

DH made me promise he could leave if he was the only guy there. There were lots of dads there!

amyinaustin

DH went but he was not too excited about it.  Totally bring your DH - MOST of the ladies there had husbands w/ them.  I remember thinking that if DH had not come, I probably would have left in tears - pregnancy hormones not helping at ALL in that case.

After all was said and done, DH thought it was pretty informative and he became this huge pro-BF spokesperson for all his friends and their wives (I still have to ask him to tone it down sometimes) AND as an extra bonus, he said he still has nightmares about the plush b00b that was used to demonstrate correct techniques. 

maribel922

Not much new to add, but yes, take your DH!  Although they are your beebees, the whole process affects the entire family!  It's good for them to go for support.

JenniferL923

DH went with me and I'm really glad he did.  I was feeling very overwhelmed with all the info after and it helped that he could talk me "off the ledge" so to speak and just knowing that he'd totally give me the support I will need is a relief. 

monkeylamb

Definitely!  My DH was as good as an LC in helping me get started.  He would position the breast in DD's mouth and could easily spot a bad latch.  The more DH knows about breastfeeding, the better. 

 

 

JezcaM

i'm so glad my dh went with me. i needed his help and support when we were initially struggling with bfing. he came to my appt with the lactation consultant as well. his help is a huge part of our success.

there was only one gal in our class that was without a babydaddy - i felt sad for her because she seemed lonely.