Normally the responsibility of parenting children is given more on the mothers as they are the light of the family. To new moms, a lot of advice, instructions and guidelines how to handle babies and growing children are necessary then. Dad’s concern is more on providing the needs of the family. And this is the traditional practice because mostly before, the mother is just to stay at home to take care for the family; and the husband will the one to work hard to meet the needs especially the basic needs of the family. In order that fathers will also get involve with parenting, here are some things that fathers are ought to know.
Mostly fathers are afraid of taking care of babies. They don’t know or very awkward to hold the baby whom they always think they might break some bones if they will. This thinking is not true. Fathers should be brave enough to do the things mothers can.
New fathers should not only give more attention to the baby. (Mom might get jealous..)Talking to the partner and taking care of her is very important because new mothers usually experience post-baby blues. Although a recent study shows that fathers have also emotional ups and downs after the birth of their baby.
Fathers who are new to their role should learn to express their emotions to the mothers. Emotions may vary from person to the other. What is important is that one would be able to determine whether his condition requires medical attention or not.
A very good way of showing support to your wife is when she breastfeeds. Research has shown that wives with supportive husbands tend to breast feed more often and for longer periods than when not. This means a healthier and well fed baby for you.
Although fathers cannot breastfeed per se, there are many tasks with the baby you can help with. Examples are changing the diapers, given the baby a bath, soothing your child to sleep, helping with the laundry, etc… There are lots of tasks involved when caring for a child.
If in case help is needed, fathers should always be ready to ask help from pediatricians, postpartum doulas, lactation consultants, psychologists and baby-sitters.
Extra support by the husbands is needed by the mothers few weeks after delivering the baby. This will help them to recover very fast. Giving flowers and preparing delicious meal are few ideas that the husbands may apply.
Being a parent is not easy but your love for your family and child should see you through. And don’t forget the rewards as you see your baby progress into a toddler.
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