From: Supporting breastfeeding: Tanzanian men’s knowledge and attitude towards exclusive breastfeeding
1. What benefits does the baby get with a close and loving relationship with both of his parents? | |
2. Why do fathers need to be close to the baby and spend time with him/her? | |
3. When is the best time, for fathers to interact with their babies? | |
4. Can a baby who breastfeeds very frequently enjoy a satisfying relationship with his father? | |
5. Are there any rewarding times for fathers to spend with their baby? | |
6. Why does the support of a baby’s father help the mother/infant breastfeeding relationship to succeed? | |
7. How common is it for the father to head off discouragement, deflect negative comments from friends and relatives, and help calm a fussy baby, and then bring the new mother food and drink while she is breastfeeding? | |
8. How often does the baby’s father remind the new mother that breastfeeding is one of the most important things she can do to get their baby off to a good start in life? | |
9. How often do father’s raise options of feeding when breastfeeding difficulties arise and initiate hospital consultation/expert opinion? | |
10. How useful is it for the father to attend meetings or clinics with other fathers for health education on exclusive breastfeeding? |