Lactation and breastfeeding are always perceived in the society to be a woman's "exclusive" job. But this should not be the case, husbands must also perform certain "to-dos" to help his wife in feeding the infant, especially when his wife is undergoing pumping sessions to extract breastmilk.
According to Baby Center, pumping breastmilk is very much helpful to moms who would like to continue working and at the same time breastfeed their baby. That is why when moms would undergo pumping sessions, she needs someone to takeover in the actual feeding session with the newborn. This is the first way that a dad can do to help in feeding his newborn child.
In pumping breastmilk, a mother is expected to produce between three to five oz. per pumping session, as per Kelly Mom. Thus, the lactating mom needs to relax and feel convenient. This would be the second way that a dad can help, he must assure that his wife is in her most comfortable state and to make sure she gets what she needs.
Attending to the needs of the breastfeeding mom isn't to much to ask from every husbands. He could give her some water or even answer her calls.
The last and probably the simplest way for a dad to help is to wash the pumps and the bottles. Practical help is very essential to lactating moms specially when they are undergoing frustration which often happens to first-time moms.
Feeding a newborn is a round-the-clock commitment. It's also an opportunity to begin forming a bond with the newest member of your family. There can be many "ups" and "downs" for the pumping mother but with the help of her partner, it wouldn't be a problem at all. Dads must consider these easy ways to help in feeding a newborn.
