Breastfeeding takes so much energy from the mother, the father's commitment to help the new mom is as important now as during the prenatal period. His efforts to help with household duties and food preparation are essential to the overall breastfeeding success. Stress and fatigue are enemies of the breast milk supply. One common solution offered is to feed the baby formula without getting into the dietary concerns of the breastfeeding mother. This solution decreases the demand for breast milk.
Decreased demand decreases supply.
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