If your partner is having problems with breastfeeding help is available. The midwives in hospital will be able to offer practical support. They will also visit and support your partner for the first few weeks at home. After this your health visitor will visit and will be able to provide information and reassurance about breastfeeding.
There are also voluntary breastfeeding counsellors who are very experienced in helping with breastfeeding problems.
La Leche League 0845 120 2918
National Childbirth Trust 0870 444 8708
Breastfeeding Network 0870 900 8787
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers 0870 401 7711
Your partner may like to meet with other breastfeeding mums. For a list of breastfeeding groups that meet throughout Northern Ireland visit the section on support groups