I don't know if this applies to your particular situation, but I seem to be inclined to recommend books, especially on LACTNET ;-)
I am a big fan of Dr. Sears' BECOMING A FATHER. I think it's a great book to give to dads as a way to encourage them to be helpful in a real way, and it gives them ideas as to what a real "family friendly, supportive of breastfeeding" father looks like. This, in my opinion, is especially useful to the majority of American-type dads who are usually pretty confused as to what it really means to play the part of a "modern" father.
Have a nice Tuesday all,
Michelle Swanson, LLLL
mom of three, tandem nursing two
Cold (-5F) Wyoming, USA
:-)
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From: Diane Wiessinger <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: helping dads
Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:27:57 -0500
I have 2 clients right now who are struggling with rather longterm problems. One has a 3 month old(!), the other about a 6 week old, both are hoping (quite reasonably) for complete resolution. One of their biggest problem is dads who may be trying to be supportive, but who are expressing it with support that boils down to:
Gosh, either quit being so upset about it and just do it, or stop! Why keep torturing yourself?
How do others work with dads who are well-meaning but who provide the wrong kind of support - or, for that matter, with unsupportive dads?
Diane Wiessinger, MS, IBCLC Ithaca, NY USA
www.wiessinger.baka.com
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