> Although this was not handled in a positive manner at all, I'd like to
> query all of you.  What sort of suggestions to you offer to couples who
> are needing to re-connect after the birth of a baby?  What do you all
> tell to new parents about the mother feeling "touched out?" What do you
> say to fathers (or anyone, for that matter) to help them deal with any
> negative feelings?  I'm looking for wise suggestions, something I can
> print up on a list for a personal handy reference.

Well, I haven't thought much about that myself, but I do know what my dh would
tell such a collegue-father, but that's not suitable for printing... it comes
close to men behave like little boys and not being worth having such a fine
mother for his children.

My children have a wonderfull dad who would have been real angry hadn't I
choosen to breastfeed all 5 of them.

Gonneke van Veldhuizen, IBCLC, living in Maaseik, Belgium
http://www.users.skynet.be/eurolac
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