https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 04 May 2026 12:26:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-class-does-dh-need-to-be-there#post-1987794 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 02:14:19 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 1987794@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He ended up going with me and we are both so glad he did. Thanks for all the advice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-class-does-dh-need-to-be-there#post-1985103 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:44:39 +0000 Modern Daisy 1985103@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We went together in the hospital after DS was born and I was so glad he came! He kind of stood in the back with the other Dad's (it was super packed) but he paid more attention than I did and helped me out a ton when I was trying it during the days following our discharge from the hospital. Even with his help though, BF;ing did not work out for us - it is really hard! But I would recommend giving yourself every advantage possible for sure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-class-does-dh-need-to-be-there#post-1985092 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:41:05 +0000 anonysquire 1985092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He probably would have liked to go just because of boobs. But we didn't take any classes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-class-does-dh-need-to-be-there#post-1984985 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 11:54:42 +0000 Mommy Finger 1984985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dh ended up having to work that day so I took my mom instead. Everyone else brought their husband. I don't think we suffered by not having him there but I know others who loved having their husbands there so when they were having a hard time of it, their husbands offered them encouragement and remembered items fromt he class. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-class-does-dh-need-to-be-there#post-1984915 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 11:15:27 +0000 travellingbee 1984915@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes he went and it was such a good thing he did! He was my biggest and best supporter in getting through the rough patches and it was entirely because of that class. He went because he knew it was important to me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-class-does-dh-need-to-be-there#post-1984901 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 11:09:10 +0000 ShootingStar 1984901@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In the class I took everyone came as a couple. I would've felt kind of lonely if I'd gone by myself. But on top of that, DH was my greatest supporter during the new breastfeeding stage. I used to have him take a look at my latch and see if it looked right (which he was surprisingly good at) and sometimes he'd suggest a different position. It was nice because at that point we honestly both had the same amount of BF-ing knowledge. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-class-does-dh-need-to-be-there#post-1984749 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 10:16:40 +0000 Lindsay05 1984749@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I/We did not go to any breastfeeding classes. However if you are planning on attending, I would suggest your SO got as well. Breastfeeding is beyond only a mothers job. It takes a lot of support for breastfeeding and even deciding when to throw in the towel. I was a wreck when I had to switch to formula but thankfully DH encouraged me to do it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-class-does-dh-need-to-be-there#post-1984618 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 09:02:24 +0000 edelweiss 1984618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we went as part of an all-day three-in-one new parenting class (birth, newborn care, and breastfeeding). i think it was really really helpful for DH to be there because it helped him understand how complicated breastfeeding can be, particularly at the beginning. he even said "wow i had no idea how hard it is". </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-class-does-dh-need-to-be-there#post-1984504 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 01:35:07 +0000 lemondrop 1984504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, extremely helpful that he went. We both learned a lot, but even more, he was that much more committed to helping and supporting me when we had breastfeeding troubles early on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-class-does-dh-need-to-be-there#post-1984491 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 23:59:17 +0000 enjollah 1984491@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We went together and i agree with much of the other ladies' responses. Right after we delivered our LO, I was so overwhelmed with the surrealness of holding our LO that I completely forgot most of the things I learned in the class! Before the nurse stepped in to help, DH reminded me some of the things we went over in the class and that really helped! So even if he's not the one feeding the baby, they can definitely play a supportive role :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-class-does-dh-need-to-be-there#post-1984486 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 23:37:53 +0000 fairy 1984486@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I asked if my husband should go, they said that they thought it was very important for partners to attend too, and we both found it useful. He had a much better understanding of the process and the challenges that could arise and it really helped normalize everything for him. He remembered a lot of the info too, and would remind me of things :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-class-does-dh-need-to-be-there#post-1984458 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 22:42:54 +0000 ChiCalGoBee 1984458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I highly recommend it. I promised my husband that if he was the only guy there he could leave, but out of 10 pregnant women only one didn't bring her husband. Even just knowing what it looked like, what the baby would be doing, how time-consuming it is, etc. etc. was helpful. In fact, when I had some BF questions when we got home he highly encouraged me to call a lactation consultant. Had he not gone to the class he wouldn't have even known what a lactation consultant was:-). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-class-does-dh-need-to-be-there#post-1984451 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 22:30:37 +0000 Greentea 1984451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>BF took a lot of support so I was glad he went with me. He came to all my classes and even went for me once when I was sick (to a Bradley class). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-class-does-dh-need-to-be-there#post-1984430 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 21:57:08 +0000 mrsjyw 1984430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It was the one class both of us were glad he went to! We both learned a lot! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-class-does-dh-need-to-be-there#post-1984419 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 21:49:04 +0000 tequiero21 1984419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No way would he have gone. I don't think he would have been helpful either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-class-does-dh-need-to-be-there#post-1984397 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 21:29:42 +0000 MamaCate 1984397@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went solo. DH was willing and had signed up but it turned out he had a conflict that night. I was not the only one who was there without a partner. I am sure it would have been nice to have him there but of all the things to miss, this was the least annoying. Plus he is in medicine so he was already on board with the reasons to BF and stick it out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-class-does-dh-need-to-be-there#post-1984396 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 21:29:38 +0000 charmed 1984396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband came and I'm glad he did - he was able to learn a lot about breastfeeding and what it entails. I also feel like he retained more information since it was a class rather than me just telling him, or him reading a book/article. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-class-does-dh-need-to-be-there#post-1984391 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 21:25:48 +0000 kiddosc 1984391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, and I'm so glad he did. WhenIu was sleep deprived and sore and frustrated with feeding it was so helpful to have someone else there to remember the tips we learned. It also helped that he understood the process, like how often LO might need to feed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-class-does-dh-need-to-be-there#post-1984353 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 20:45:56 +0000 JerricaBenton 1984353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes and I'm glad he was there. He retained lots of info and tips and actually helped out a lot in the early days. It also helped for him to see what it was all about and he was and is very supportive because he understands it better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-class-does-dh-need-to-be-there#post-1984347 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 20:43:03 +0000 catomd00 1984347@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No technically not but it was kind of an waste of time for both of us. That being said, everyone's husband was there so I am glad he went for "support". I do think (had it been helpful) it's important for your partner to be there To learn and offer help when you might forget things. My husband was paying attention to the nurses and LC in the hospital when we were nursing and he reminded me of certain things to try at home after that ended up being helpful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-class-does-dh-need-to-be-there#post-1984294 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 19:54:10 +0000 autumnleaves 1984294@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The class I attended had approximately 25 couples there - I don't remember seeing any mamas flying solo. I was very happy that my husband attended with me as BF is such a huge part of parenthood when you first get going - it was helpful for him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-class-does-dh-need-to-be-there#post-1984289 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 19:42:40 +0000 regberadaisy 1984289@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think he *needs* to but it will be great if he was armed with the same knowledge as you. Breastfeeding can be a very hard journey. You'll need a cheerleader. :) </p> <p>DH was surprised at ours that all but one expecting had their significant others with them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-class-does-dh-need-to-be-there#post-1984281 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 19:27:34 +0000 MrsF 1984281@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so glad DH went. I needed a lot of support in the early days and he was awesome. Also him being present when the LCs at the hospital were helping me was really important too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-class-does-dh-need-to-be-there#post-1984216 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 18:04:58 +0000 Bluebonnet 1984216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He went because it was important to me. It really helped having him there to see the holds, understand the importance of a good latch, and hear how to be a supportive partner. After LO was born, he admitted the class was so helpful and he's glad he went. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-class-does-dh-need-to-be-there#post-1984209 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 17:53:52 +0000 lawbee11 1984209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, and I'm really glad he was there. He said he learned a lot (initially he wasn't excited about going). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-class-does-dh-need-to-be-there#post-1984197 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 17:44:41 +0000 birdofafeather 1984197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>he wasn't able to make it, but i wished he was there! i relayed a lot of the info to him though and he was very supportive. i needed all hands on deck for the first few weeks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-class-does-dh-need-to-be-there#post-1984170 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 17:16:42 +0000 Corduroy 1984170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH didn't attend my BF class but he was the only partner that didn't. I don't think he really missed out by not attending. I had some issues BFing in the early days but the LCs at the hospital showed him how to support me and do everything: set up/wash pump and SNS, keep mama hydrated &amp; fed, wake sleepy baby, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-class-does-dh-need-to-be-there#post-1984163 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 16:54:25 +0000 Applesandbananas 1984163@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wish he had. I really struggled and he was just like "give formula!" instead of being more supportive. He didn't really understand the supply and demand nature of breastfeeding or why I was pumping so much and the frustration on both our parts was amplified by sleep deprivation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-class-does-dh-need-to-be-there#post-1984161 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 16:50:59 +0000 meganmp 1984161@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: yes, but only because it was wrapped into the entire twins class. I'm glad he ended up going, because then he had sympathy as well as some knowledge when we got into the thick of it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-class-does-dh-need-to-be-there#post-1984159 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 16:42:37 +0000 MapleMoose 1984159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DH wanted to go because he wanted to know about BF and how he could help. I was glad that I didn't have to force him to go. I had a very rough time trying to BF and ended up pumping but DH was helpful remembering different positions to try and little tips and tricks from the class. Having said that, the LCs at the hospital were also super helpful and supportive. For me, it was good to hear things in the class, then be reminded of them by the LCs in the hospital after delivery. </p>