Bringing DH to breastfeeding class

JAck5209 · May 2012

I have my breastfeeding class tonight and I'm not sure whether or not I should take DH. I was originally thinking that I would leave him at home but I was just looking over the class description and it mentions that the class accepts up to 10 couples.

Are you planning to take your DH?

mandalinn25 · May 2012

Our class is tonight as well. The highly recommend bringing your dh/partner with. It is important to have them learn how to support you and having a second set of ears is great too. Mine is going.

cscarter8 · May 2012

Yes DH is coming with me. At my hospital they offered class with men and ones where they were not allowed.

kiwi625 · May 2012

I am. From what I've read, husbands can have a huge impact on the success of breastfeeding. They are the ones who are there in the wee hours, watching you struggle, etc and if they are educated I would think they are more apt to be supportive. Besides, I want another set of ears to take in the info so hopefully he'll remember something when I forget.

CopsGirl11103 · May 2012

I took DH with me for my BF class when I had DD. it was great so he knew what was going on.

LM915 · May 2012

We had our first breastfeeding class last night. There were 5 couples (so all the men came). DH actually learned a lot and surprisingly found it very interesting. I think husbands should definitely attend!

peeper72 · May 2012

Bring him if you can/ BFing is mysterious and super frustrating if it isn't going well. He needs to know how to support you and that patience on his part is required. Sometimes hearing this clearly from a third party makes a huge difference.

APendola · May 2012

It looks like your class is set up for couples, so I say bring him along. Obviously he won't be breastfeeding, but it's important for him to be involved in baby's care and to know what is going on with you.

My husband is coming with me to a breastfeeding class in June.

KrazyKat35 · May 2012

Dh and i are taking classes this time around. But when we did with Cale DH went with me to all of them. They actually encourage you to bring your partner with you to your classes cuz then they are able to help you out without you really having to say 'Honey, dont forget this, or make sure you do that.'

With the breast feeding class it helped DH to know what my body was goin through and, what i was emotionally go through as well. It also with help Dh to know how to help you when you are trying to get LO to latch. There was one night that i was sooo tired i just couldnt stay awake, and DH was able to for the most part get Cale to latch and feed witout me having to fully wake up.

I think that it is a really really good idea if he is not busy with work, or anything that he go with you. I think taht you will be maybe regreat it if he doesnt go with you when he could have.

AllieR22 · May 2012

kiwi625:
I am. From what I've read, husbands can have a huge impact on the success of breastfeeding. They are the ones who are there in the wee hours, watching you struggle, etc and if they are educated I would think they are more apt to be supportive. Besides, I want another set of ears to take in the info so hopefully he'll remember something when I forget.

This was exactly my thought.. I would need him to help remind me, especially if I get frustrated that it's not working or something..

sarahandeddiejune212008 · May 2012

I took DH to mine and I wish I hadn't. He was super bored and there were only one or two other guys. Our class was also a complete waste of time. Hopefully yours is better. DH did have to help position DD #1 when we were first getting the hang of it, so if they teach how to do that then it would be good for him to go.

JustcallmeGG2 · May 2012

HOPE THIS HELPS...

I TOLD DH "DON'T WORRY, STAY AT HOME" AND I WAS THE ONLY ONE WITHOUT MY HUBBIE THERE! EMBARASSING!

RobinaUMCP · May 2012

bellaxanthe:

I'm not. He has no interest, gets super uncomfortable in crowds and I don't really have any interest in him going. He'll do what I ask without protest to support me when the time comes Honestly I don't want to worry about his comfort level for it, I just want to know what the heck I am doing and want to concentrate on myself. I walk a line with how much support I want from him and my independent nature. It's just the relationship we have together - no right or wrong to it.

I have a lactation consultant lined up for days afterward in addition to the ones in the hospital. If needed I'll have him come to that.

This was me last Saturday. My DH would have gone if I asked him to, but he would have been overwhelmed the whole time. I was glad I got to go and take notes and concentrate on what was being taught myself. DH is definitely supportive of breastfeeding in general and we both hope I can make it to 6-12 months of bf/pumping.

OUKatie · May 2012

Yes, DH is planning to attend our bf class. It's actually on the same night as his weekly meeting for the company he co-owns so we had to plan it pretty far in advance. Still, we both feel that it's important for him to be there. I don't want to always have to tell him what to do...I want him to be aware of what's going on and ways he can be helpful without me having to boss him around constantly.

bluemommy · May 2012

DH went with me last week. He was worried he would be the only man there but in reality the whole room was all couples. He was nervouse at first but after a little bit he got comfortable and we actually had a ton of fun!

zappatini · May 2012

I brought my Mom with me because DH was traveling for work. Maybe I got a crappy class but literally nothing was directed towards how the husband could help or be supportive, it was all about latching on, the importance of breastfeeding, and schedules.

Vixey529 · May 2012

Mine went with me, and nearly everyone else in the class had brought theirs, as well. I thought it was important for him to have a basic understanding of what was going on regarding such an important part of infant care!

JAck5209 · May 2012

Soooo I asked DH to attend the class with me for support and he ended up staying home. I am not a happy camper tonight. He just could not see what he could get out of a breast feeding class. It also didn't help that he has a female co-worker telling him that all the classes are useless and that she would never dream of asking her husband to attend. UGH, super annoyed.

breannie · May 2012

JAck5209:

Soooo I asked DH to attend the class with me for support and he ended up staying home. I am not a happy camper tonight. He just could not see what he could get out of a breast feeding class. It also didn't help that he has a female co-worker telling him that all the classes are useless and that she would never dream of asking her husband to attend. UGH, super annoyed.

I'm sorry that he decided not to go with you...thats pretty crappy. He should take a big note to self that what his co worker says does not apply to the two of you.

JAck5209 · May 2012

Thankfully he was really apologetic after he realized that he upset me by skipping and promised to be a super Lamaze partner tomorrow. He better be on his best behavior this week!

mandalinn25 · May 2012

I am so sorry he wouldn't go. Everyone at our class had their partner except one at ours tonight. It was a great class.

MrsOjoButtons · May 2012

I'm sorry your H didn't go. I'd be pissed, especially that his coworker's opinion was more valuable than yours.

My H was the only partner to attend our BF class and he said he was so glad he went because of the visual aids. He said (because of his learning style) he would not have retained the information if I had read it to him from a book or tried explaining things to him. With twins, I know for a fact I'll need him to help me, and the way I see it, this isn't just about boobs, it's going to be the sole source of nutrition for at least six months of his sons' lives, so he'd better show a freaking interest. Our LC also talked about what normal vs irregular bowel movements are like for a BF baby, which I found super important for H to hear because I sure as hell won't be the only one changing diapers.

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