I have to agree with Lori Werrell on this one. I receive many phone calls at
the hospital from dad's. They are asking about breastfeeding! None of the
info that I give out breaches confidentiality. They are usually genuinely
concerned, and many times I can hear the wife in the background answering or
asking questions about the situation. I also encourage dad's to attend the
prenatal breastfeeding class-usually about 50% of women are accompanied by
their partners. Dads are part of the breastfeeding family. Wouldn't it be
nice if most dads were so concerned and involved with their partners and
children.
Laura Hart, RN, BSN, IBCLC
In rainy (AGAIN) Central Florida-Winter Park