Fathers’ perspectives on the breastfeeding experience: a qualitative study (opens in new tab)

Breastfeeding offers numerous short-, medium-, and long-term benefits for the physical and mental health of both mother and child and strengthens the bond between them. As the extent of these benefits is associated with breastfeeding duration, the WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months and continuation alongside complementary foods until at least the end of the second year of life. While studies suggest that fathers play a crucial role in breastfeeding success and durat...