Naomi Stadlen books: Why Grandmothers Matter, and What Mothers Do (Especially when it looks like nothing)

Papers:

Srisopa, P., Walsh, S., Amoo, T., Gyamfi, A., Henderson, W. A., & Lucas, R. (2022). Relationship Between Feeders and Exclusive Breastfeeding and Mixed Feeding During the First Month of Life. Advances in neonatal care : official journal of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses. https://doi.org/10.1097/ANC.0000000000001020

Davidson, E. L., & Ollerton, R. L. (2020). Partner behaviours improving breastfeeding outcomes: An integrative review. Women and Birth, 33(1), e15-e23. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2019.05.010

Atkinson, L., Silverio, S. A., Bick, D., & Fallon, V. (2021). Relationships between paternal attitudes, paternal involvement, and infant-feeding outcomes: Mixed-methods findings from a global on-line survey of English-speaking fathers. Maternal and Child Nutrition, 17, Article e13147. https://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.13147

Grassley, J., & Eschiti, V. (2008). Grandmother Breastfeeding Support: What Do Mothers Need and Want? Birth, 35(4), 329-335. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1523-536X.2008.00260.x

Lok, K. Y. W., Bai, D. L., & Tarrant, M. (2017). Family members’ infant feeding preferences, maternal breastfeeding exposures and exclusive breastfeeding intentions. Midwifery, 53, 49-54.

From DOI: 10.1111/mcn.12337 

Rempel et al 2017

This is a list of things that have been found to always be helpful in terms of support from partners:

Table 1. Partner breastfeeding influence scale subscales

Responsiveness Cronbach’s alphas: men = 0.77, women = 0.76

Make it easy for your partner to breastfeed while entertaining company or visiting others.

Respond sensitively and positively to sexual issues.

Be patient and understanding of the time it takes to breastfeed and don’t get upset if the other housework is not done.

Show your comfort with breastfeeding in public and help her feel comfortable too.

Pay attention to how much and how your partner wants you to participate in breastfeeding.