Lisa said,
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One of the angles I will try with dads is to talk about how people *do*
bond, using the husband-wife relationship as a prime example. I ask them
what enhances their bond with each other? They often aren't quite sure,
and then I ask, is it feeding each other? Or is it touching? They will
often laugh at the idea of feeding to bond with their mate, and will
quickly agree that touch is very important. I then go on to point out
that one of the reasons that breastfeeding promotes bonding better than
bottle-feeding *is because of the constant contact it forces between
mother and child.* I point out that holding and touch are the real power
tools, not feeding. And then I point out all the opportunities to hold
and touch baby beyond feeding.
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Lisa, this is excellent.  Never thought of that approach -- thank you so much
for sharing it!!

Jan Barger, RN, MA, IBCLC, RLC
www.lactationeducationconsultants.com
Wheaton IL, USA

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