BF Class

stacey86 · September 2010

I really think that I should take this breastfeeding class that is offered at the hospital, I could really use some support becuase I would really like to breastfeed. The class is for a "couple", but hubby isnt to thrilled about going. Hubby seems to think that its going to be a very uncomfortable for him. Anyone else's SO or DH have the same concerns?

LilBitMrMagoo · September 2010

I don't know where your at, but you could try checking out a Le Leche League. here is their website. https://www.llli.org/nb.html

cndmexbaby · September 2010

My class had couples - lots of men. It's a little weird because we saw video of women breastfeeding so you see full boob and nipple but it's important so encourage him to go anyway. He'll survive and he needs to learn so he can support you.

lindseyenderson · September 2010

I went to the BF class without my husband, it wasn't a big deal that we weren't there as a couple, as it turns out I was the only person that signed up- so it was a private class. If your H is willing though- it will be pretty informative, one of the reasons that many women quit BF is because they don't have the support of their partner.

SoDoMojo · September 2010

I'm sure you won't be the only woman there w/o her husband... my DH is still deciding if he wants to go, he's worried he'll get bored. Poor him, right? I think it'll be helpful for him to come just so he knows what I all I have to go thru.

cpmich · September 2010

My BF class (through the hospital) was also for a couple, but I went alone because DH had to work. I was the only one in the class without someone else there. Most women had their SOs or mothers with them, but I don't know that they really needed to be there. 95% of the class was really directed only at the mom -- how to position the baby on the breast and encourage him or her how to feed. The instructor said that they want the SOs there, because statistics show that women with the support of their partner are more likely to succeed at breastfeeding.

As long as your husband is supportive of you breastfeeding and realizes that it could be a really difficult process, then if your class is anything like mine, he doesn't need to be there unless you want him to be. Most of the men in my class looked absolutely miserable. It was a little lonely in my class without my DH, but it was only for one night.

NicoleWI · September 2010

We went and it was weird but worthwhile for sure. I think everyone in our whole class was there with a spouse or partner. The guys should be there, too.

LinnyAnne10 · September 2010

My husband is not going with me.. but that's mostly because its offered during the week and he hates going anywhere after he gets off work, which I can understand I was the same way.

plus he has been sitting in classes to get all their qualifications up to date before they deploy so why would he want to go from sitting in one class he has no interest in to another one that really has nothing to do with him... I told DH that all I require from him is support, and don't let me quit...

erin.ryan · September 2010

We just got home from our bf class. Everyone but 2 women brought their husbands. At first my husband didn't want to go either but after asking our childbirth class instructor, my doctor and talking with the lactation consultant, they all convinced me to bring him along. It was definitely nice to have him there to catch any of the info that I may have missed/forgotten already. I definitely suggest having him come with you, if he can be persuaded.

katlor9 · September 2010

I went to a BF class and almost everyone had their SO or DH with them. In the description they encouraged the husbands, grandparents, and friends to come with. My boyfriend really had no choice, but he never complained about having to go.

Mama_SAS · September 2010

My BF class was 4 years ago but it was all couples.

nadinethequeen01 · September 2010

i would def recommend going if you plan on BF. it will clear up a lot of questions about BF and make you feel more confident about it so you wont give up as easily later on. when i went to mine, there were a few husbands but i dont think its necessary for them to be there other than just helping you remember later on when you are trying to BF.

future.mrs.james · September 2010

My DH is feeling the same way, but I'm making him go!

I want him to know what's going on so he can help me if I need him to.

LuvWestCoast · October 2010

My DH didn't want to go, thinking it was only for women. I told him he was encouraged to go to be support and he's glad he did go. He can tell me if he thinks I'm not holding the baby properly, or can remind me of positions or sounds when I'm having problems. The class did involve the men quite a bit and some couple interaction. The women who were there alone, looked a little uncomfortable during these activities. (Only one guy out of 10 looked annoyed/uncomfortable). There was more info than just breastfeeding taught at our class. We both learned quite a bit and were able to communicate about future roles each of us would have. I think if you can talk him into going, you'll both be glad he did. And if not, it was what 2-3 hours of his and your time, it will seem insignificant once LO arrives.

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