It s the man who needs to pull together his knowledge and skills. During class, guys learn how the milk supply is developed and maintained and how to position the baby to attach to the breast. They even get to play mom. I make them take the baby doll and put it up to their chest as if they were going to breast-feed, so they understand the positions, says Cohen. This way, when they try to help their partner, they ve done it.
Guys get hysterical.
They tease each other, but they do it. By participating in such exercises, many dads in the federal government are making an effort to be more committed to their families. But the programs work only if managers allow their employees to take the time to attend them. Surprisingly, many Navy commanders are gung-ho about helping dads. I was shocked that the supervisors let the guys in my class go, says Rook, who was not on active duty when he enrolled in Baby Boot Camp.