SURINAME – Mothers need some encouragement in order to breastfeed their baby. Fathers have their work cut out for them as they must support their wives and make sure that the baby is breastfed. People who live near women who have newborns but especially the dads must make sure that women do not hastily opt for infant formula.

The baby must be breastfed for as long as possible. Besides supporting breast-feeding, Fathers can make life easier on the mother by helping around the house, keeping the visitors from overwhelming their new family and reducing stress for their partner. He also can help her get enough rest, by encouraging her to sleep when the baby is sleeping…[+]