Hi, Lucy. I encourage men to attend my classes. I have found that if they
are not informed, they will be the first ones to suggest a bottle.  They
help mom "remember" what was learned in class. I give them specific jobs to
do: watch for too many visitors, get mom a drink, snuggle with mom and baby
while nursing. I explain they can offer a bottle after 3 week growth spurt,
but that often they find it too much trouble and would rather bond through
bathing or diapering. I also tell them dads are great play mates. When dad
gets home at the end of the day, mom may not have even had a shower. Mom can
feed right before he gets home. He can relax with fun time with baby, mom
can get a shower and work on dinner or whatever. I explain how she needs
that 30 min to herself every day. Once the dads are hooked on the wonders of
BFg, they are our best advocates!

Lechia Davis, RNC, ACCE, IBCLC
Maternal Instincts
Danville, VA