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Newly1
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for those of you taking a breastfeeding class
Is your husband attending with you?
I personally wanted him to come and they say the class is for couples. DH dosnt seem to mind, it's just a 2 hour class. But I just want to make sure he wont be the only guy there.
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chickiemom
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Leanne
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Re: for those of you taking a breastfeeding class
I just asked the same question... my dh is coming... he wasn't thrilled but I think its good info for him to know..
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| Posted 2/4/10 8:04 PM |
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Newly1
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Re: for those of you taking a breastfeeding class
Posted by chickiemom
I just asked the same question... my dh is coming... he wasn't thrilled but I think its good info for him to know..
oops, sorry I totally didnt see your post! I feel like I have been doing that a lot lately. You're right it is good info for him to know, and I think it will help him to see what you are going through during the process.
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| Posted 2/4/10 8:07 PM |
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MamaB17
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Re: for those of you taking a breastfeeding class
I was wondering this too. I don't want to bring him & have him be bored out of his mind. Part of me wants him to be there b/c he absorbs info like a sponge. I know once  he will be able to say things like remember when they said to try this. Also I think it is good for him to be informed about it all. I am going to drag him most likely. I am sure he won't be the only DH there, if so oh well.
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| Posted 2/4/10 8:24 PM |
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nataliea623
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Re: for those of you taking a breastfeeding class
i want my husband to go with me, but he says he doesn't see a need to him to be there since he will not be involved in it.
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| Posted 2/5/10 1:26 PM |
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JennCo
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Re: for those of you taking a breastfeeding class
we just booked our class this week. Yes, DH is going to go. i'm sure he;ll be bored to tears but it'll be good for him to understand what's going on and to remember anything that i forget.
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| Posted 2/5/10 1:27 PM |
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azoodie
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Re: for those of you taking a breastfeeding class
DH wanted to go so yes.
We are also taking an infant care class. That class is 3 sessions long and one entire session is the same as the breastfeeding class (so we are skipping that first session). I suppose SO's are expected to go...
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| Posted 2/5/10 2:03 PM |
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Grill
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Re: for those of you taking a breastfeeding class
Here's a bit of unsolicited advice from a BTDT Mommy. My DS is 8 weeks old and if it weren't for DH learning about BFing and Supporting me 130%...we would not have made it this far as successfully as we have. IMHO...a BFing woman needs an incredible amount of partner support and nurturing. While your DHs won't be able to feed the baby, it will be important for him to learn just as much, if not more than you, so that he can be a calm, rational mind when you're feeling anxious in the early weeks. So, I strongly suggest that all Dads attend. Their support is invaluable.
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| Posted 2/5/10 2:21 PM |
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LoveyQ
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Re: for those of you taking a breastfeeding class
Posted by Grill
Here's a bit of unsolicited advice from a BTDT Mommy. My DS is 8 weeks old and if it weren't for DH learning about BFing and Supporting me 130%...we would not have made it this far as successfully as we have. IMHO...a BFing woman needs an incredible amount of partner support and nurturing. While your DHs won't be able to feed the baby, it will be important for him to learn just as much, if not more than you, so that he can be a calm, rational mind when you're feeling anxious in the early weeks. So, I strongly suggest that all Dads attend. Their support is invaluable.
ITA. My BTDT mommy friends have all said the same thing - how important it is for the DH to KNOW what's up, support you, etc. DH will be going with me to mine.
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| Posted 2/5/10 2:35 PM |
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bluekat16
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Re: for those of you taking a breastfeeding class
I'm glad you guys posted this. I would love for DH to go but he doesn't think he needs to go 
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| Posted 2/5/10 2:38 PM |
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SuperLRN
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Re: for those of you taking a breastfeeding class
Posted by Grill
Here's a bit of unsolicited advice from a BTDT Mommy. My DS is 8 weeks old and if it weren't for DH learning about BFing and Supporting me 130%...we would not have made it this far as successfully as we have. IMHO...a BFing woman needs an incredible amount of partner support and nurturing. While your DHs won't be able to feed the baby, it will be important for him to learn just as much, if not more than you, so that he can be a calm, rational mind when you're feeling anxious in the early weeks. So, I strongly suggest that all Dads attend. Their support is invaluable.
I agree. MY DS is 8 weeks old also and EBF and DH's support has been invaluable. He was the one who remembered things from the class. He was the one who sat next to me telling me what a great job I was doing and encouraging me when I was exhausted bc DS wanted to eat every hour.
I attended a BF class with DH. Just about every mother there was with their partner/husband.
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| Posted 2/5/10 2:43 PM |
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Goldi0218
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Re: for those of you taking a breastfeeding class
When I was PG with Abby I made DH go with me because he was the one who wanted me to BF when I did not. The only thing that held his attention was the "Football Hold".
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| Posted 2/5/10 2:48 PM |
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MrsRbk
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Re: for those of you taking a breastfeeding class
I think DH's should go to BFing classes with their DWs. My OBs office did not allow the DH's to attend, and I think had DH been able to go with me, he would have been able to be much more supportive of my decisions regarding BFing (it didn't wok out for me), if he really understood just how hard and demanding it is.
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| Posted 2/5/10 2:59 PM |
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OrganicMama
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Re: for those of you taking a breastfeeding class
I asked the lady who scheduled my classes and she said almost every DH goes to the BFing class. My DH will be coming!
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| Posted 2/5/10 3:33 PM |
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shelby34
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Re: for those of you taking a breastfeeding class
My DH will be coming. I forget how it was worded in the description, but they def. made it sound like it was for couples.
I figure I am going to need his support, so he should be there! 
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| Posted 2/5/10 4:34 PM |
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kspags
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Re: for those of you taking a breastfeeding class
I want him to come, but he may be working the day I am signed up for...
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| Posted 2/5/10 6:36 PM |
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Newly1
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Re: for those of you taking a breastfeeding class
I am glad to hear all of this! DH is definately on board with coming, in fact he didnt even question it. He has been great, and ITA that it will help majorly if he is there. Honestly, I am sure I will forget much of what they teach so having him there just for that will help.
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| Posted 2/5/10 7:56 PM |
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