Is your SO going to breastfeeding class with you?

PippyLongstocking1 · November 2014

I just signed up for a breastfeeding class through my hospital. My H is not planning on coming with me, and I don't expect him to at all. But the lady on the phone said that they encourage them to come.
So I'm curious F15, will your SO be attending a breastfeeding course with you?

firelizard83 · November 2014

Mine is rolled into my birthing class, so he is there for it all! I think he really likes knowing what to expect in all aspects of having this kid.

Cookie0875 · November 2014

My DH wasn't thrilled, but since they recommended both attend, he came. The day of he made the comment that he had done some research and found that most of the time H's didn't go. I told him if he didn't want to, he didn't have to. He did and I was very glad. Almost every woman in there was there with their SO AND they gave us a lovely chart on baby poo. DH was kind of glad he was there to hear first hand that this is what normal baby poo should look like, or he may have been alarmed. We had some laughs while we were there too. They never made the SOs feel out of place.

babybravesfan · November 2014

I wouldn't mind if he didn't want to come but he wants to be there just so he can know what to expect or learn if there are ways for him to help with the process. Since I am breastfeeding feeding he wants to be a part of the experience even if it is just knowing what I will need or how to support me if I'm struggling with it.

michelle142 · November 2014

DH didn't come with me when I went a few years ago.

I wish he had though. I feel like he could have benefited from knowing some of the things that I learned there.

bhjones1980 · November 2014

I went to one for DS and DH came with me, every other woman there had a spouse/partner with her.

magsame · November 2014

My hospital offers an online bf class I might do. Not sure if I will do any others

ordinary1 · November 2014

I voted SS. With my first, I took a bf'ing class. H would have gone with me, but went to 'daddy boot camp' instead. Due to timing, it wasn't possible for him to go to both and we both thought it would be good to hear stories from other dads. If scheduling wouldn't have been an issue, he would have gone with me.

nhamic · November 2014

DH is definitely going with me to our birth classes and bfing class. It's our first and I want to make sure he's able to support me in these things as much as possible. I'm also terrible at asking for things so if he gets told how to help he's more likely to do it than if he waits around for me to finally ask for help

maltwin1 · November 2014

sarabeller said:
I didn't take a BF class the first time around nor am I taking one this time. I BF'd just fine with a little guidance from my doula and the postpartum nurses. DD's pedi also checked her latch at our first appointment because I wanted to be triple sure I was doing it right.

This was me too. I didn't take one last time and I won't take one this time. Our hospital has a lactation consultant visit each patient after birth so I felt like that was all the info I needed.

agm04 · November 2014

I plan on asking him to come. I'm sure he won't love it, but he's a good sport, and I know I'll need his support and help remembering things when I'm sleep deprived.

brij2006 · November 2014

We just had ours last night and H went with. He was reluctant to go and I pretty much had to beg him. Once we got done with the class, he realized why I wanted him there so bad. They helped discuss what he can do to help both mom and baby during nursing, and then went over how to have him introduce the bottle.

Although he was a bit wierded out by all the boobs and random nipples shown on a video, but he's old school about that kind of stuff.

ColleenS629 · November 2014

I read a lot about BFing so I didn't take a class dedicated to that, but it was included in the Multiples Class that we took (he came and was happy to). This time, I went to a Lamaze class that my doula gave. He didn't want to come this time but he did anyway.

Oem617 · November 2014

I am not going to a class this time, but last time DH went with me. And almost everyone there had a SO with them.

babykoz214 · November 2014

I just scheduled ours yesterday, actually! DH will be going. He was not to thrilled when I told him I want him to come as he thought he would surely be able to get out of that one. (We are also attending Lamaze and Baby Basics which he figured all along he would go to) But I asked the woman on the phone and she highly recommended that he come because there is useful general information for both of us.

scahlin · November 2014

DH came with and was glad he did. He was really annoyed with me until about 2 minutes before class started because he was the only one. Luckily 4 couples showed up last minute or I probably would still be hearing about it.

MapleMomma · November 2014

Dh is not coming to mine, but he will be 4days post major back surgery. I'm glad its that class he is missing vs others in the series.

HaleyMonstah · November 2014

It was recommended he attend, whether he gets much out of it, I'm not sure...

Angeldcf · November 2014

DH went w/me the first time (everyone had their DH/SO) and we're going again next week for a refresher course. He happily tells his buddies he has "booby class."

Alygohome · November 2014

Depending on the weather. I don't drive in bad weather and the class is 45 min away so if roads are bad he will drive me and go with me. Otherwise no.

Chcaggie1 · November 2014

The hospital told us the same thing... they strongly encourage husbands to attend as well. So really that's enough for us to decide that he will attend. But in addition to that our friends (who have a 5 mo old) also recommend that hubby attend. It helps him understand more of what you will be going through that its not this totally simple easy thing. And lets them know how important their support role is. Husbands aren't just bystanders they are critical to the success of breastfeeding as well.

mandamoochie · November 2014

I voted SS since I have done it before. But DH wanted to come with me and there were a LOT of husbands there. The ways a husband can help and support was actually a huge talking point.

GeekBeagle · November 2014

I went to a free one at BRU solo and there was only one other lady without a SO. If I decide to go to a class through the hospital I will be solo as well. I would like him to be there, but his work schedule does not allow him to make any of the classes offered.

osumegs · November 2014

DH is going with me, but really rather wouldn't. I had to sweet talk him into it. My sister just gave birth in August and it was really helpful for her over the first week or so that her hubby went to the class. He was able to remember details from the class that she hadn't remembered (or was too sleep deprived to remember!)

fostersstudio · November 2014

My H is actually not allowed at my hospital's class. They say they discourage men from going because they found women are more comfortable asking questions without men around. I get it, but I'm also kinda bummed about it bc I want him to know what's up in case I need support and/or encouragement later.