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DH's at Breastfeeding class?

ohiomama2355ohiomama2355
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Our class is in a few weeks and while DH is being a sport about going, I can imagine he's not thrilled with the idea. I keep explaining that he gets to hear about his favorite subject, boobs, all night long :)

Did you bring your DH with you and was it helpful? I don't want him to come to something that is primarily for me, unless it'd be helpful for him to be there. Thanks!

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  • lildevil968lildevil968 member
    I couldn't bring mine because he works nights, but all the other DH's/SO's where there, and they seemed to enjoy what they where learning! I did take packets of information from the class for DH to read though.

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  • greengirl0909greengirl0909 member

    When I enrolled I asked the lady who took my paperwork and she said, yes bring them.  She said, "Will that be hard, will he not want to come?" I said, "No, he'll be fine."  She said, we really encourage them to come so they know how to best support you.

    So DH willingly agreed to go.  We walked in and he was the only guy in the room.  One other girl was about 16/17 and her mom had come with her as a support person.  Right before class started another guy showed up with his wife and my DH was relieved.  At one point the teacher was talking about different styles of nipples and said she worried it might be uncomfortable for the men.  By that point my DH was like, whatever.  Smile

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  • homebirdhomebird member

    At my class, everyone had their partner with them.

    H really enjoyed going. He said he was a little ... unsure about it at first, but in the end he was really glad he went. Our instructor talked about how our husbands/partners could support us and what their "role" was in breastfeeding. I think it was helpful for him to learn about how the process works, types of holds, and "troubleshooting" (lol) so he can encourage/help me in the future.


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  • BelhurstBrideBelhurstBride member
    DH is coming with me. It'll be good for him to have the information the be supportive with if/when I get frustrated or upset. If nothing more it'll help him to be more understanding and supportive.
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  • ShariLShariL

    My DH did not come to ours.  He went to all other classes though.  50%of partners came to our class.  My instructor told me it is usually 50/50.

    It is helpful for you husband to come, but I was able to share the information with my DH when I got home and the materials we got.  I think he appreciated me thinking of him and giving him a night off.  

    Especially because I went on bed rest 3 days later and now he does everything. 

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  • FishstyxFishstyx member
    Yes, and I was very happy he did because those first few days were a roller coaster.  I needed him to remind of things we learned in the class when I was getting frustrated.
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  • numeria11numeria11 member
    My DH didn't go and I was the only one there without my partner.  It seemed the other guys were actually learning quite a bit and I think it is definitly helpful if they can be there because that way they understand the problems you may have and how they can help and still interact with the baby.

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  • Barbie&KevinBarbie&Kevin
    Mine didn't want to go but I asked him to, so he did.  About half the ladies there had their DH's.  I was very glad mine went with me.  I know he would have rather stayed home but I know he learned some things.  IMO it's extremely helpful for H's to know as much as possible and be as supportive as possible when it comes to BF'ing. 
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  • Emily88Emily88
    Most of the ladies in my class brought their DH. 2 came alone and one came with her sister, but there were probably 8 men in the classroom.
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  • lnyostlnyost
    Yes my DH went and I'm so glad he did.  The men really did learn a lot and it's good because they can help with latching and support.
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  • Rachelilly23Rachelilly23 member
    Mine will come with me if he's not on duty.
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  • SissyKate21SissyKate21 member

    Yes, mine went.

    He only showed hesitation on the way there...he wasn't sure that he was "supposed" to go. I reassured him that the class description was "per couple". 

    We got there and the room was full of men and women. Our instructor even had a little section about what the DH/SO can do to be supportive and help during the BF process. 

    My DH learned a lot...as did I. I was glad he was there, so that we both could discuss the information. 

    Even though I have the 'equipment' for BF, this whole pregnancy & parenthood is a team effort. I want DH as involved in the process as he possibly can be. 


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  • JennicapJennicap member
    DH came to our class and there were almost all couples there. She had handouts specially for dad's to be and its very useful to have DH there to pick up something I might have missed and he gets in the mindset of what his role is while I'm EBFing. Which he was told over and over, support, encourage and love me while I breastfeed.

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  • Mrs.SyntaxMrs.Syntax member

    My DH came to my BF class and he actually learned a lot.  I think it's important for them to know what challenges we may face so that they can be supportive if things don't go perfectly.  Also, my DH has a mind like a steel trap, so he can help me remember the different holds and stuff like that.

    I also pointed out to him that he'd probably get to see lots of boob in the videos - but after the fact he commented that all of the boobs were kinda scary looking.  LOL!

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  • ohiomama2355ohiomama2355
    Thanks ladies! It's nice to know that he won't be the only guy there probably! Ours charges by the couple as well, so chances are he'll be in good company. :)
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  • carrotcake06carrotcake06 member

    I don't see why not.  They go to childbirth class right?  At childbirth class, they show lots of videos of women giving birth & IMO, that's a little more awkward than talking about boobs.

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  • caseybuchdacaseybuchda
    DH came with me last night and when we left he said he was really glad that we went. Fathers play a big role in breastfeeding as well, you would be surprised! Take him for sure. Mine ended up asking a few questions and so did the other dads there, too.
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  • felecia_hopefelecia_hope
    Unfortunately my SO will not be attending the breastfeeding class w/me on the 13th. He works nights and gets off at 7am and the class starts at 9am. He bit the bullet for the childbirth class which was all-day one Saturday from 9am-5pm. I'm sure I can share any pertinent info w/him once I arrive home.
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  • MFalorMFalor member
    My DH didn't come.  He has gotten some basic education from books, childbirth classes, etc. but neither of us feel the need for him to become an expert.
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  • ach427ach427 member
    Everyone at my class had a partner so I'm glad my DH came. I'm pretty sure he doesn't remember most technical things- e.g. he won't be able to help me remember which hold works best for which problem, etc- but there was a lot of other information that was helpful for him. At the very least he got to hear from a professional that just because he doesn't have boobs doesn't mean he can't be involved with feedings. 
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  • rdwhiterdwhite
    My DH would have to take time off work to go, so I'm not sure if it is worth it. The lady who registered me definitely encouraged DH's to attend or some other support person. It seemed like if my DH didn't come, I'd be the only one w/o someone. 
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  • KristenBtobeKristenBtobe member

    Mine went. I can't tell you how helpful it was for him to know as much as I did about breastfeeding in those first few weeks. I needed all the support I could get since I was tired and uncomfortable, and he retained more of the information than I did.

    Just because you do the actual nursing doesn't mean it's not something you do together at first. He helped get the baby latched on (and off, if needed), would look to make sure we had the proper latch position, etc etc. 

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