Bfeeding class alone or with DH?

andrea0418 · May 2013

I know we have talked about how important going to a breastfeeding class is so I signed up for one at my hospital. At first I told DH he didn't have to come but my sister said It would be helpful for him to hear the info too so he can help me if i get frustrated or just don't remember everything. He agreed to come. But when I called to register I asked if husbands should go and the registration lady said they usually don't but he can if he wants. Well now i'm torn. Obviously he isn't excited about it and if I gave him a choice he would rather not go.... And I will feel bad if he ends up being the only guy in a room full of women talking about boobs... What should I do? Let him make the decision? Or just not tell him what the registration lady said and hope there are other husbands there?

dinomama13 · May 2013

At first I was torn with this too but I am so glad my DH went. Sure he was the only guy in the room but he enjoyed it. We both learned a lot. They say your SO is your biggest support system for BFing and after that class I believe it. He is my rock and the more he can support me and be involved with our baby the better he feels. I say take him. He may be reluctant at first but I think it's worth his time in the end.

MrsShackleford · May 2013

DH went when we had DD and he learned a ton. He was taking notes and everything. And, in our case, most DH's were in the class so he wasn't the only guy.

I highly rec DHs attending BF class.

meltoine · May 2013

My BF class with my first PG was full of dads. Definitely bring him. When you're exhausted and emotional he can be rational and remind you of what you learned.

Stina2012 · May 2013

My in-person Mom's groups is doing a BF class and all Dads are attending. I definitely hope it'll be helpful for both of us!

shara3333 · May 2013

Mine says it's for expecting mothers only. My DH is TOTALLY fine with that. haha. I'm also fine with him not going. I feel I have enough resources to reach out to with questions if I can't remember something.

purplepeanut6 · May 2013

The class at my hospital is for woman only. It says no men permitted. Make sure to check the class policy

andrea0418 · May 2013

Ok thanks ladies! Like I said he has already agreed to come so i'll just stick with the plan! If he ends up being the only guy ill tell him he is the best husband and take him for ice cream after lol. It is our 1 year anniversary today. Might as well spend it together even if it is at a breastfeeding class!

andrea0418 · May 2013

purplepeanut6:
The class at my hospital is for woman only. It says no men permitted. Make sure to check the class policy

I asked If husbands should go and she said they can if they want so there is no policy against him being there...

jessecaw11 · May 2013

I went to a BFing class but brought my sister along. My hubby didn't want to go. I would say the majority of women there did bring their SO with them. The daddys to be were actually asking more questions than the mommies! I doubt he'd be the only guy!

arlingirl · May 2013

He was reluctant to go, but I'm glad he went. He says a lot of breast feeding is"common sense", but there are things neither of us realized.

queenbone · May 2013

Couples were the overwhelming majority when I attended BFing and newborn care classes at the hospital before DS1 was born.

I agree with your sister, it is very helpful to have 2 sets of ears listening to all that information. I even brought DH to my last few OB apts before each baby was born so that between us we wouldn't forget anything and have all the info for making decisions re: delivery, etc.

santoriello21 · May 2013

I went without DH and I wish I took him. It was VERY boring and the chairs were too small! I was squished the entire time. I could have used his comedic relief to lighten up the situation!

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