Husbands play a vital role in breastfeeding

Do you know A husbands or a familys role in taking careand nurture of a baby can play a big part in that decision A husbands support is important for the wife This is so because breastfeeding is not just between the mother and baby even fathers have to do their bit for a successful breastfeeding relationship Here we brief you about the fathers role when it comes to breastfeedingBreastfeeding is a foundation for life It is the best dietary start for a newborn infant and impetus for the mother to inculcate healthy dietary habits and lifestyle for her infant It is loaded with antibodies that help your baby fight off viruses and bacteriaIt promotes healthy weight gain of the child and keeps obesity awayAccording to the World Health Organization WHO Breastfeeding is the normal way of providing young infants with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development Colostrum the yellowish sticky breast milk produced at the end of pregnancy is recommended by WHO as the perfect food for the newborn and feeding should be initiated within the first hour after birth Moreover exclusive breastfeeding is recommended up to 6 months of age with continued breastfeeding along with appropriate complementary foods up to two years of age or beyondAlso ReadWorld breastfeeding week Benefits of breastfeedingRole of husband partner in breastfeedingBreastfeeding is not only limited to the mother and baby To enable a lactating mother to initiate and sustain breastfeeding the support of her husbandpartner is very important This empowerment can happen only by providing them adequate knowledge about benefits off breastfeeding It will help mothers to make the rational choice of breastfeeding their newborn infants Practically this is done by involving prospective fathers in the discussion about breastfeeding during antenatal visits The useful information for husband could be the possible stress mother will have while having sleepless nights postdelivery while taking care of her baby possibility and identification of postnatal depression and necessary timeoffspersonal time during this periodFurthermorestill there is a lack of knowledge when it comes to breastfeeding Moreover the lack offamily support and poor skills of time management contribute to their choice to feed their child formula over breastmilk Thus the wife should be motivated to get into a healthy discussion wither her husband A supportive environment should be created for the motherFathers should aim to bond with their babiesThe role of dad is pivotal in calming the fussy baby Once the baby is breastfed the baby should be taken over and the dad can burp him Nothing can be wonderful for the baby than the loving arms of the father It is the need of the hour that like a mother a baby should also have a loving and a close bond with the father Are you aware A lot of skintoskin contacts is essential and good for both the bay and father Fathers can build a healthy relationship with their babies by cuddling bathing reading stories for their babies This will help the father and baby to strengthen their bond and relationshipFathers should spend valuable time with their babiesDads how about hanging out with your babies Yes you have heard it right This can really be a good idea New dads can take their babies for a walk grocery shopping or play with them as and when they get an opportunity This will help the mothers to get some muchneeded rest and that ME time Not only this dads will be able to get to know their child and can nurture himherA husband can take care of the wife while she is breastfeeding Yes you can certainly do so A husband can look after his wifes food habits serve her some food or water or even help her positioning the newborn A new mom needs to stay hydrated So make sure that you offer her water from time to time Take care of your wifes chores this will help her breastfeed the child with ease Your wife only needs your support and help You can be the biggest cheerleader for your wife and the baby too When your wife finds it difficult to breastfeed your words Lets try it again can encourage her If your wife is exhausted then calm her down by caring for her See to it that your wife gets enough restThus a couple should set up breastfeeding goal for their baby so that the baby can get adequate nutrition By Dr Suresh Birajdar Consultant Pediatrics and Neonatology Motherhood Hospital KhargharAlso ReadImportance and advantages of breastfeedingCatch up on all the latest Crime National International and Hatke news here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates