The Supportive Partner: A Dad’s Guide for Supporting a Breastfeeding Partner
$7.99
Description
The Supportive Partner: A Dad’s Guide to Breastfeeding Support — How to Be Confident, Helpful, and Connected from Birth to Weaning
The ultimate handbook for new dads and partners who want to support breastfeeding with confidence, empathy, and purpose.
Becoming a parent is overwhelming—and when your partner is breastfeeding, it can be hard to know where you fit in. This book gives you a clear, judgment-free guide to showing up in ways that actually help—from the delivery room to the middle-of-the-night feeds.
Written by an experienced International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), The Supportive Partner gives you the practical tools, emotional insight, and straight talk you need to be the kind of partner your baby and your partner can count on.
Inside, You’ll Learn:
- What breastfeeding is really like in the first days, weeks, and months—and what to expect
- What to say (and what not to say) when your partner is frustrated, in pain, or unsure
- How to help with night feeds, pumping, and bottle prep—even if you’re not nursing
- When to call for professional help—and how to advocate for your partner’s needs
- How to bond with your baby and build a strong, equal partnership from the start
Perfect for:
- First-time dads or non-birthing partners
- Couples preparing for birth
- Baby showers or new dad gifts
- Doulas, childbirth educators, and lactation consultants who want to include partners
Your presence matters. You can make a difference—without needing to breastfeed yourself.
Be the calm, capable, connected partner your family needs. Start reading today.
Timothy –
Great book for new and experienced parents. This really helps bring partners into the conversation. I loved the questions that are at the end of each chapter. I felt like I was able to really understand where my wife needed my help.
Paul (verified owner) –
Excellent Read!!! Recommending to all of my “soon to be” dad friends. I really like that it is in an ebook version.
Zach (verified owner) –
This is such a well-thought-out book. So much falls on the breastfeeding mom that asking for help can feel like another job. Prepping the partner allows for some of that weight to be lifted. It is so important for both parents to be educated on all the ins and outs of breastfeeding. Thank you for such an amazing resource! Highly recommend!