Breastfeeding class...do I take my husband?

Question

My husband doesn't want to go, should I take my sister instead or is it a class guys go too?

Answer 1

Your husband should go. My husband went to all my classes with me and when we had our baby the nurses weren't helping me with the baby latching on and my husband jumped right in there and said "remember to hold it like a hamburger" and the baby latched on and turned titty baby in no time. When you get home your husband will be your support and the one that helps you, so he should be involved. It is a class for couples, unless your sister is going to be holding your boob for you to help the baby latch on!
Good Luck...You will need all the info you can get because as easy as it sounds it is kinda rough.

Answer 2

You might want to ask the instructor if dads are allowed/encouraged to come, but personally I would DEFINITLEY want my husband to be there, because studies have shown that having a partner and family who are supportive of breastfeeding greatly increases the likelihood that mom will be sucessful at it. It is the #2 factor right after mom's own self-confidence.

I am planning to be a childbirth instructor, and when I start teaching classes the breastfeeding segment is going to be mostly for the guys, and co-taught by my husband.

Answer 3

Heck yea take your husband... when you come home from the hospital and sit down to nurse your baby who do you think is going to be there to help?? Your husband.. He has to know as much as you to be able to help out.. It's a tough thing to have a baby , especially if you happen to have a c-section. You're going to need all the help you can get trying to get baby in the right hold and to latch on. Take him. I took my husband to every class there was, and he's better for it. Good luck with the breastfeeding and congrats on baby!!

Answer 4

I had to drag my husband kicking and screaming to breastfeeding class. He thought he was going to be the only guy....he wasn't. EVERYONE brought their husband. He was so glad he went- he even asked questions. It was a great experience and he was able to help me when we had a tough time trying to get baby to nurse. It made it easier for me to have someone to help- because it is hard at first.
I would also recommend the book "so that's what they're for!" a great guide to help with breastfeeding.

Answer 5

The one I went to had about 20 women, maybe 3 or 4 brought their husbands, some brought mothers, most came alone. I think you should bring your sister and then share the important facts that you find out about breastfeeding with your husband. If he wants to go, then I think you should bring him.

Answer 6

My breastfeeding class was in November, and there were about 15 couples, and then myself. The guys seemed to get a lot out of it because the lactation consultant brought up ways dad could help take care of baby and mommy before he could help feed bottles and such. Most of the guys in my class seemed happy to be there!

Answer 7

I would take my husband just for the simple fact that most men don't understand how demanding breastfeeding can be. In the beginning it can get pretty frustrating, but it's worth it in the end!

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Of course you should take your husband.....but you should take your sister too if you can swing it.

The number 1 predictor of breastfeeding success is spousal support. He needs to know what you are experiencing and that when you complain that "it hurts" he needs to offer sympathy and not tell you to give up.

Answer 10

i took my husband with me to my breastfeeding class. he wasn't the only guy there either. they said you should take your support person, the one who will be helping you with the breastfeeding.