DH and Breastfeeding classes

alexiskiriluk · February 2010

If you are taking a breastfeeding class, is DH going to be joining you. My husband thinks he should not have to go.

MFalor · February 2010

My DH didn't go. It would have been a little weird for us.

gypsywitch · February 2010

He did not go, and none of the other girls in the class had their husbands there.

MWoodside · February 2010

Originally DH said that too & I was fine w/ it. However when I called to sign up I asked if it's usually just the moms-to-be & the lady said no normally the men come too. She said BF can be frustrating at first & it helps if the men have been to the class too & can remind you of tips, etc. DH just kind of gave me the side-eye when I told him I'd like him to go, but he'll go.

amykins1283 · February 2010

My DH is not going. I think he would just feel awkward and I don't see why I should put him through that. I'll make him read the pamphlets!

lnyost · February 2010

Yes, my DH went and I think yours should go if you want him too. The reason why is that it's easy to forget information and they can help you remember and be a good support system. I'm SO glad mine went because if not, I would have been the ONLY person there without a husband.

lpstl · February 2010

Yes, everyone has told me it's extremely important that your partner be educated on BFing and supportive of it. H wanted to participate so he could help me through any rough spots.

Paradisemoon · February 2010

DH went and learned so much, which was great because he was better able to understand what I needed and support me. And it was great that he could answer the questions from his family so that I wasn't alone in explaining why we chose to EBF.

erpurr · February 2010

I was sick the night of BF class and DH offered to go by himself!

AJflowers · February 2010

The hospital I'm delivering at (and where I took all my classes) is a firm believer in the partners role in everything. Personally, I think he should go. But, I guess that all depends on how your relationship is and such (I know if my H was dragging his feet about it, I wouldn't waste my time "making" him go). My H wanted to go. He thinks BFing is really important.

ETA: Everyone in my class had their husband there with them. The pricing was even $$/COUPLE.

lovemymaddy · February 2010

My DH went with me and I was glad he did as she directed some of the class towards the dads and what they could do to help, etc.

SissyKate21 · February 2010

My DH went.

Out of the 12 women present, 8 had a man with them.

lucisparents · February 2010

alexiskiriluk:
If you are taking a breastfeeding class, is DH going to be joining you. My husband thinks he should not have to go.

This. But he's going.

MrsHT · February 2010

DH went with me. Its not like your whipping out your boobs in the class. They went over some techniques and it was good to have another set of ears there in case when the time comes I forgot something.

bedebum13 · February 2010

My DH is going, he is a big part of my support system and he knows that. I need him to have all of the knowledge that I have and be able to encourage me with it should I find myself at a point where I want to give up or feel like I'm not getting anywhere with breastfeeding. Also, DH isn't the type to feel awkward. He thinks breastfeeding is totally natural and actually wants to be able to help me if I need it.

madhatter2003 · February 2010

My DH went and I'm glad he did. He wasn't as hormonal as I was at 3 am with a screaming baby.

xtencornfield · February 2010

He went and almost everyone there had a support person (either DH/SO, mom, or someone else with them) with them. I think he benefited from it more than I did since I already knew what to expect. Since I expect him to help me, he needs to know the information too.

ETA: Also, he never once questioned whether or not he should go and he did not feel awkward or weirded out or anything...but then again, he's not like that.

kara975 · February 2010

My husband is going. When I signed up, they said that partners should be there. He isn't excited about it, but he's going to come. I mean, the topic might be awkward, but so is having a kid come out of my vay jay jay, so he can just be a Marine and suck it up. Stick out tongue

kat1012 · February 2010

Yes, he will be there with me!

galwaybabe · February 2010

DH was 100% on board with going, but ended up having to work late that night. I am sorry that he missed it, but he read over my materials after. Most of the women in class had their DH/SO there. I think it would be beneficial.

BethPSU · February 2010

I called and asked if most people brought their DH's and was told yes so DH went with me. We were really glad he went. I would have been the only one. We both found the class extremely helpful (probably got more out of it than the birthing and baby basics classes we took). He understood a lot more about Breastfeeding afterward and was so supportive especially when we were just starting out.

squishles10 · February 2010

erpurr:
I was sick the night of BF class and DH offered to go by himself!

*clap clap clap!*

Rachelilly23 · February 2010

lnyost:
Yes, my DH went and I think yours should go if you want him too. The reason why is that it's easy to forget information and they can help you remember and be a good support system. I'm SO glad mine went because if not, I would have been the ONLY person there without a husband.

Yep, mine will come with me. I didn't think he had to go, but he said he would go, and I thought it is a good idea for these exact reasons.

ilovemygirls · February 2010

In retrospect, I'm glad that my DH didn't go with me because quite frankly, I didn't find it all that helpful. Sure they can 'show' you everything about it, but who I truly learned from were the postpartum nurses & LC in the hospital when I had my first baby. There is nothing that compares to having the real thing there & learning on the job, so to speak. My DH was super supportive of my bf'ing each of our kids for a year, but I never needed his "help" so to speak.

Mrs.Beasly · February 2010

Ours was included in the last class of our classes we took so yes. He also left when the LC came after I had DD but we did come with me to the weekly sessions I went to. I'm glad he did b/c he payed better attention to some of the things than I did and it was great to have his support.

jilicious · February 2010

The class instructor said it's best to have husbands go, and my husband is totally on board so that's a relief. He's all into this stuff though. I'm a lucky woman.

cathylynn1213 · February 2010

I'm probably going to put out feelers at our child birth class- which start next week, but as of now, I plan on having DH go. I think having him know what's going on will be helpful, and help me to feel supported.

lesalia217 · February 2010

Mine will be going with me. It was highly recommended by my OB. She said her paitents that have DH go with them have a much higher success rate, b/c while mom is exhausted and frustrated, he'll remember stuff and help out

Emily88 · February 2010

Mine went, and most of the women at the class had their SO there (probably 80%.) DH was bored for a lot of it, but I think he's prepared to help me when the time comes, and I appreciate that.

KristenBtobe · February 2010

Yes, he absolutely should go. I don't know if I would have made it through those first weeks breastfeeding if my husband didn't know how it worked and how to support me. He remembered a lot more than I did since I was so exhausted.

RadicalDreamer143 · February 2010

DH is very supportive, and did his own research (he's been reading books for the past few months on all sorts of helpful, birth and parenting related info). He did not go, though he waited in the car when he dropped me off - I asked the LC if he needed to be there, and she said if we planned on delivering at this hospital, he will learn everything he needs to know when I see the LC after giving birth. I told him he didn't have to stick around, and I don't regret him not being there at all.

Even for the childbirthing class - if DH takes the initiative to educate himself, it's not necessary. Right now, we didn't have time to take a Bradley class, so he is reading not one, but two Bradley based books. I'm sure he'll be quite supportive.

Want a personalized experience?

DH and Breastfeeding classes

Re: DH and Breastfeeding classes

Choose Another Board

Search Boards