title: The father's role in breastfeeding.
abstract: The father plays an important role in breastfeeding, and the nurse can encourage fathers to become participants in the care of their breastfeeding infants. This article presents a whimsical overview of how a father can participate in this most important relationship through supporting and assisting the mother and developing comforting skills for the infant.
authors: W
authors: W
authors: Sears
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001942:Breast Feeding; D002648:Child; D005219:Father-Child Relations; D005220:Fathers / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007224:Infant Care; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D012380:Role