Welcome to the New Dads section. Here you will find the answers to your questions and important how-to guides to help you support your partner as they begin to breastfeed. Be sure to view the Strong Start videos that were designed specifically for you.
Strong Start: Dad’s Role in Supporting Breastfeeding
The purpose of this series of videos is to help you understand the value of your participation, opinion, and knowledge in the area of breastfeeding.
Watch videos here:
- Episode 1: Dad’s New Role
- Episode 2: Dad’s New Relationships
- Episode 3: Benefits of Breastfeeding
- Episode 4: What You Need to Know about Breastfeeding
- Bonus Episode: Ask the Experts - Coming Soon
Listen to podcasts here:
Resources from Videos
- Episode 1 Resources
- Episode 2 Resources
- Episode 3 Resources
- Episode 4 Resources
- 5 Breastfeeding Holds to Try
- Advice about fish
- Am I Making Enough Milk
- Baby's Hunger Cues | WIC Breastfeeding Support (usda.gov)
- Balanced Diet
- Caffeine and breastfeeding
- Cluster Feeding and Growth Spurts | WIC Breastfeeding Support (usda.gov)
- Dads Play an Important Role
- Diet considerations for breastfeeding mothers
- Infant Feeding Cues and Their Importance
- Low Milk Supply | WIC Breastfeeding Support (usda.gov)
- Making Milk Expression Work for You
- Steps and Signs of a Good Latch
- Storage and Preparation of Breast Milk
- Storing and Thawing Breast Milk
- Using Bottles with a Breastfed Baby
- You Have Everything Your Baby Needs
- Full List of Resources
- 5 Breastfeeding Holds to Try | WIC Breastfeeding Support. (n.d.). Homepage | WIC Breastfeeding Support. Retrieved November 28, 2022, from https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/5-breastfeeding-holds-try
- Advice About Eating Fish (October 2021). (2021). Https://Www.Fda.Gov/Food/Consumers/Advice-about-Eating-Fish. https://www.fda.gov/media/102331/download
- Advice for New Moms — 4th Trimester Project. (n.d.). 4th Trimester Project. Retrieved November 28, 2022, from https://newmomhealth.com/selfcare/partner/
- Baby’s First Bowel Movements - HealthyChildren.org. (n.d.). HealthyChildren.Org. Retrieved November 28, 2022, from https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/diapers-clothing/Pages/Babys-First-Bowel-Movements.aspx
- Baby’s Hunger Cues | WIC Breastfeeding Support. (n.d.). Homepage | WIC Breastfeeding Support. Retrieved November 28, 2022, from https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/babys-hunger-cues
- Benefits of Breastfeeding for You & Baby. (n.d.). Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved November 28, 2022, from https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/15274-the-benefits-of-breastfeeding-for-baby--for-mom
- Breastfeeding | Nutrition | CDC. (2022, May 6). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/infant-toddler-nutrition/
- Breastfeeding: AAP Policy Explained - HealthyChildren.org. (n.d.). HealthyChildren.Org. Retrieved November 28, 2022, from https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/breastfeeding/Pages/Where-We-Stand-Breastfeeding.aspx
- Breastfeeding Basics for Dads. (n.d.). Https://Wicbreastfeeding.Fns.Usda.Gov/. Retrieved November 28, 2022, from https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/breastfeeding-basics-dads
- Breastfeeding Benefits Both Baby and Mom | DNPAO | CDC. (2021a, July 27). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/php/about/
- Breastfeeding: Surgeon General’s Call to Action Fact Sheet | HHS.gov. (2011, January 19). HHS.Gov. https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/reports-and-publications/breastfeeding/factsheet/index.html
- Caffeine - Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) - NCBI Bookshelf. (n.d.). National Center for Biotechnology Information. Retrieved November 28, 2022, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501467/
- Colostrum: What Is It, Benefits & What To Expect. (n.d.). Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved November 28, 2022, from https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22434-colostrum
- Colostrum: Your Baby’s First Meal - HealthyChildren.org. (n.d.). HealthyChildren.Org. Retrieved November 28, 2022, from https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/breastfeeding/Pages/Colostrum-Your-Babys-First-Meal.aspx
- Dad’s New Relationships Infographic - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nte4u3PzKK7CdA-uC_EtQNGA5L84wFaM/view
- Dads Play An Important Role - English.pdf. (n.d.). WIC. Retrieved November 28, 2022, from https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/Dads%20Play%20An%20Important%20Role%20-%20English.pdf
- Fathers and breastfeeding: a review of the literature - PubMed. (n.d.-a). PubMed. Retrieved November 28, 2022, from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9233185/
- Gallagher, A. (2022a, January 19). Breastfeeding reduces women’s risk of CVD. Contemporary OB/GYN; Contemporary OB/GYN. https://www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/breastfeeding-reduces-women-s-risk-of-cvd
- HEAR HER Campaign | CDC. (2022, November 16). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/hearher/index.html
- Help Me Be Healthy 6 to 12 Mons Web.pdf. (2021). Www.Nutritionnc.Com. https://www.ncdhhs.gov/media/16081/open
- Help Me Healthy Birth to 6 Mons Bklt ENG Scaled 3pdf.pdf. (2021). Www.Nutritionnc.Com. https://www.ncdhhs.gov/media/16083/open
- Home | ncbc. (n.d.). Ncbc. Retrieved November 28, 2022, from https://www.ncbfc.org/
- IgG Antibodies in Breast Milk Help Shape Infants’ Gut Bacteria and Immunity | Newsroom | Weill Cornell Medicine. (n.d.). WCM Newsroom. Retrieved November 28, 2022, from https://news.weill.cornell.edu/news/2022/06/igg-antibodies-in-breast-milk-help-shape-infants%E2%80%99-gut-bacteria-and-immunity
- Infant and Toddler Nutrition | Nutrition | CDC. (2022, June 3). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/infant-toddler-nutrition/about/
- Jane, S., Michael, Stephen, Mark, Neville, Jae, Wesley, C., & Sheela. (2018, February 1). Advocacy for Improving Nutrition in the First 1000 Days to Support Childhood Development and Adult Health | Pediatrics | American Academy of Pediatrics. American Academy of Pediatrics. https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/141/2/e20173716/38085/Advocacy-for-Improving-Nutrition-in-the-First-1000?autologincheck=redirected?nfToken=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000
- Low Milk Supply | WIC Breastfeeding Support. (n.d.). Homepage | WIC Breastfeeding Support. Retrieved November 28, 2022, from https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/low-milk-supply
- Making Milk Expression Work for You | WIC Breastfeeding Support. (n.d.). Homepage | WIC Breastfeeding Support. Retrieved November 28, 2022, from https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/making-milk-expression-work-you
- Maternal Diet | Breastfeeding | CDC. (2022, May 17). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding-special-circumstances/hcp/diet-micronutrients/maternal-diet.html?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/breastfeeding-special-circumstances/diet-and-micronutrients/maternal-diet.html
- Oxytocin - Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) - NCBI Bookshelf. (n.d.). National Center for Biotechnology Information. Retrieved November 28, 2022, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
- Pregnancy | MyPlate. (n.d.). MyPlate | U.S. Department of Agriculture. Retrieved November 28, 2022, from https://www.myplate.gov/life-stages/pregnancy-and-breastfeeding
- Steps and Signs of a Good Latch | WIC Breastfeeding Support. (n.d.). Homepage | WIC Breastfeeding Support. Retrieved November 28, 2022, from https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/steps-and-signs-good-latch
- Storing and Thawing Breast Milk | WIC Breastfeeding Support. (n.d.). Homepage | WIC Breastfeeding Support. Retrieved November 28, 2022, from https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/storing-and-thawing-breast-milk
- The Benefits of Breastfeeding: A Timeline for the Ages. (2017a, March 15). The Lactation Network. https://lactationnetwork.com/blog/the-benefits-of-breastfeeding-a-timeline-for-the-ages/
- The physiological basis of breastfeeding - Infant and Young Child Feeding - NCBI Bookshelf. (n.d.). National Center for Biotechnology Information. Retrieved November 28, 2022, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK148970/
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Executive Summary: The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Surgeon General; January 20, 2011.
- Travel Recommendations for Nursing Families | Nutrition | CDC. (2021, July 23). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/infant-toddler-nutrition/breastfeeding/travel-recommendations.html
- Using Bottles with a Breastfed Baby | WIC Breastfeeding Support. (n.d.). Homepage | WIC Breastfeeding Support. Retrieved November 28, 2022, from https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/using-bottles-breastfed-baby
- Why Breastfeed: Benefits for You & Your Baby - HealthyChildren.org. (n.d.). HealthyChildren.Org. Retrieved November 29, 2022, from https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/breastfeeding/Pages/Why-Breastfeed.aspx
- Why It Matters | Breastfeeding | CDC. (2022, August 3). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/php/about/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/about-breastfeeding/why-it-matters.html
- Women, Infants and Children, Family Health Services, NJDOH. (n.d.). The Official Web Site for The State of New Jersey. Retrieved November 28, 2022, from https://www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/wic/dadsbreastfeed.shtml
- Dad’s Feedback Survey
- If your business or clinic is interested in QR Code cards to provide to new dads, please contact info@breastfeednc.com for more information.
Resources for Dads
Learn More about Breastfeeding
- 101 Reasons to Breastfeed Your Child — The Natural Child Project
- Alcohol & Breast Milk - HealthyChildren.org
- Benefits for baby
- Benefits for Mom
- Birth Control and Breastfeeding - HealthyChildren.org
- Breast Milk is the Perfect Food for Your Baby
- Breast Size & Breastfeeding: Does Size Matter?
- Breastfeeding Benefits Both Baby and Mom
- Breastfeeding reduces women’s risk of cardiovascular disease
- Cost benefits
- Dads Play an Important Role (usda.gov)
- Importance of the First Milk - Colostrum
- Is there a difference between breastmilk and formula?
How To Resources
- Applying for WIC
- Breastfeeding Basics for Dads (usda.gov)
- Breastfeeding Success: What Dads Can Do
- Calming a crying baby
- Everyone can help make breastfeeding easier
- Hear Her: Partners, Friends, and Family of Pregnant or Postpartum Women
- Help from friend and family
- How Dads can support their Breastfeeding Partner
- How to Keep Your Breast Pump Kit Clean
- Know when your baby is hungry by recognizing hunger cues
- Lactation Education Resources
- Storage and Preparation of Breast Milk (cdc.gov)
- Strong Start: Dad’s Role in Supporting Breastfeeding
- Survival guide for first two weeks
- The Fourth Trimester: How my partner can help
Resources to Share
Resources Dad Can Share With Others
- Breastfeeding and Early Child Care and Education
- Breastfeeding Basics for Grandparents
- Eat Smart Move More’s Building a Breastfeeding-Friendly Environment in Your Faith Community
- Help from Friend and Family
- Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E) Toolkit
- Lactation Concern Resources
- Storage and Preparation of Breastmilk
- Ways Grandparents Can Support Breastfeeding
Need Food? Find Help Here
Programs That Can Help
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SNAP Screener
SNAP provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency. - WIC Screener
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides federal grants to states for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age 5 who are found to be at nutritional risk.
Resources
- Find help with basic needs like food, housing, transportation, utilities, and more: NC 211
- Find Your Local Food Pantry
- Food and Nutrition Services (Food Stamps)
- Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
- NC Food and Nutrition Resource Programs
- North Carolina State Nutrition Action Coalition (NC SNAC)
- North Carolina WIC
- North Carolina WIC Families - Referral Form
Lactation Concerns
- Breast refusal (Lactation Education Resources)
- Colicky baby (Lactation Education Resources)
- Engorgement (Lactation Education Resources)
- Flat or inverted nipples (Lactation Education Resources)
- Increasing milk supply (Lactation Education Resources)
- Latch and positioning (Lactation Education Resources)
- Milk let down (Lactation Education Resources)
- Plugged Milk Duct and Mastitis (Lactation Education Resources)
- Signs of a good feeding (Lactation Education Resources)
- Sore nipples (Lactation Education Resources)
- Thrush (La Leche League GB)
- Tongue tie (Lactation Education Resources)
- Waking a sleeping baby (Lactation Education Resources)