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By: The Power of Having a Supportive Co-Parent

The Power of Having a Supportive Co-Parent — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:31:35 +0000

[...] Breastfeeding Father — Amber Strocel at Strocel.com describes how her husband helped her overcome the breastfeeding challenges she encountered with her premature daughter. (@AmberStrocel) [...]

By: Natural parenting converts | GROW WITH GRACES

Natural parenting converts | GROW WITH GRACES — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:53:38 +0000

By: Natural parenting converts / GROW WITH GRACES

Natural parenting converts / GROW WITH GRACES — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:57:30 +0000

By: My Reverse Traditional Husband In The Wild!

My Reverse Traditional Husband In The Wild! — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 01:23:38 +0000

By: Veronika

Veronika — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:46:55 +0000

What a great husband! .-= Veronika´s last post ..Book of the month =-.

By: Natural Parenting Fathers » Natural Parenting

Natural Parenting Fathers » Natural Parenting — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:18:55 +0000

By: BluebirdMama aka @childbearing

BluebirdMama aka @childbearing — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:42:19 +0000

You know, I love it when prenatal classes talk about what the partner can do to support breastfeeding. Support of all kinds is so vital to breastfeeding success but I’d say the partner is really the most important because they are there so much. It’s so wonderful to hear a great success story like yours, despite challenges that probably seemed insurmountable.
Have Jon’s thoughts on breastfeeding changed at all since those early days?
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By: Old School/New School Mom

Old School/New School Mom — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:31:38 +0000

This was such an enlightening post. I never though about my boyfriend’s connection to breastfeeding! But it’s true that a supportive partner makes a world of difference. Good call, Amber!

I, too, had a tough time starting out, as my son was in the NICU right after birth. But I persisted and with the help of the pump and a relentless lactation consultant I was able to nurse successfully.

Thank you for posting this piece. It reminds us as parents that we need to support one another!
.-= Old School/New School Mom´s last post ..You Know You’re a Jewish Mother When… =-.

By: Joni Rae

Joni Rae — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:22:48 +0000

Your hubby is awesome! .-= Joni Rae´s last post ..February Carnival of Natural Parenting: Love and Support From My (sometimes pantsless) Man =-.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:40:58 +0000

I’m in agreement with many of the other commenters. My husband was a huge support (and continues to be) in my choice to breastfeed (and the second time around, to let it go). He encouraged me through my first baby’s jaundice and my wanting to give up. He encourages me now when, even though I am not technically producing milk and nursing, I nurse my baby with his bottle against my bare breast so that we can bond.

On the other hand, as much as I am grateful for my husband and all his support (and like you and your hubby, we don’t always agree on everything in our parenting . . . who does?), I was disappointed by the lack of support for breastfeeding I received from my family early on in my diagnosis with ppd. I wish I hadn’t let it go . . . but that was months ago.

Anyway Amber, this is a great topic, a great post, and your husband sure looks like and sounds like a terrific dad.
.-= Jessica´s last post ..2: Days of Winter Beauty =-.