
02/08/2025
How can your partner help you breastfeed? (This goes for whoever is with you at home in those early weeks)
ππ» Learn as much about breastfeeding as possible Be chief nappy changer
ππ» Bathe baby
ππ» Cuddle baby after feeds
ππ» Wear baby in a carrier (babies who are held more cry less)
ππ» Provide easy food for you
ππ» Bringing you a drink
(Cook, clean, do laundry, write thank you notes, arrange appointments, correspond with folks who want to come visit, etc)
All those cuddles will promote a lovely bond between baby and that key person in your life. My favourite resource for partners/grandparents is the FREE online course Team Baby from the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers
https://abm.me.uk/product/team-baby-online-course/
Local to me in Sutton? Book on to my free antenatal breastfeeding session (monthly on a Saturday morning in Oru Sutton) and let's talk more about how your support network can support you to breastfeed.
Next groups: Saturday Sept 6th, Saturday Oct 4th
Book here https://AndreaHamiltonIBCLC.as.me/AntenatalBfGroups
Looking forward to meeting you and your partner soon!
Andrea