supportin'

Breastfeeding is not easy people. I am all for it, but definitly don't blame anyone for breaking out the formula, no harm done. I was excited to see that one of the Surgeon General, Regina Benjamin, first official call to action was to improve the country's rates of breastfeeding by eliminating obstacles. And who did she emphasize as two key players - grandma and dad. I couldn't agree more.

Partners are particularly important because their approval means so much to a mother, and her partner is often a mother’s primary source of support. Although fathers want the best for their family, they may become jealous or resentful or get the feeling that they will not be able to bond with their child if their partner chooses to breastfeed. The baby’s grandmothers are also very influential because mothers who have recently given birth rely on them for support and advice. To make breastfeeding successful, mothers need the support and encouragement of all of these people.

Maybe Charlie should be the spokesman, he wasn't about to let Jackson miss a feeding! Reason #357, best dad ever!