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Involved and caring fatherhood, in addition to equitable relationships between men and women, help create a future where all win. Family members, particularly fathers, can support breastfeeding by sharing the care and domestic work
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WABA calls on Men to:
- Be aware of the negative influence of industry promotion practices on breastfeeding
- Play a proactive role in the decision to breastfeed and attend antenatal and postnatal classes to learn more about breastfeeding
- Promote the participation of men in parenting and domestic responsibilities including providing emotional support to their partners
- Empower breastfeeding mothers by raising awareness of and maintaining optimum breastfeeding practices
- Form a network with other fathers and family members within the community to support breastfeeding mothers
Related Content
- WABA Father’s Day Statements
- MenCare – A Global Fatherhood Campaign
- Family Included Website
- WABA Gender Assessment Practice Tool for International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) Physicians and Health Care Professionals
- WABA Guidelines for Gender Sensitive Materials, Advocacy and Communications