This Father’s Day, we’re shining a light on the often-unsung heroes of the breastfeeding journey: dads and partners. While they may not be the ones nursing, their support can make all the difference.
From sterilising pump parts to championing public breastfeeding, these partners have been there through the cluster feeds, the night wakes, and the moments of self-doubt.
We asked our Boobingit mamas to share how their partners supported them while breastfeeding—and their stories are a beautiful reminder that love is often found in the quietest gestures.
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Support During The Night Feeds
“When Maeve was a newborn, Dan would wake up with every feed at night and rub my back. It wasn’t much but it was comforting knowing he also was awake.” Kiana Van Kempen
When Maeve was a newborn, Dan would wake up with every feed at night and rub my back
“The twins are 3.5 and my husband Scott still gets up for every overnight feed with me.” Sarah Gibson Barlow
Practical Help With Pumping
“I pump, he sterilises! I also get so much joy out of watching him feed Jude a bottle of milk that I’ve made!” Jodie Cheetham
“When Jack was born James helped with feeding and would sterlise the breast pump and bottles as and when I needed them. When my second son George was born James continued to support me with feeding and he knew he’d be able to bottle feed with my expressed milk if needed.” Nicole Owen
“Scott would clean and sterilise all pump and bottle parts. He would get any equipment I needed for feeding – feeding pillows, water bottle, nipple shields etc ready for us. He’d bottle feed the babies when we were doing that and make sure I always had enough to eat and drink.” Sarah Gibson Barlow
“Brent was amazing. He used to put my silicone breast pump on the other boob when I was feeding on the other or hold a cup to catch my let down. He would sterilise everything for me. When I had covid and was pretty out of it, he would change my pads, put my pump on and attach Winnie, who was was only 5 months old at the time.” April Robson
Scott would clean and sterilise all pump and bottle parts. He would get any equipment I needed for feeding – feeding pillows, water bottle, nipple shields etc
Providing Snacks and Drinks During Feeding Time
“He always brought me snacks, a drink and the remote during the newborn days. It was the quiet little things that I never asked for. For example he would come out of his home office, see that I was feeding and he would suddenly appear with a drink and a snack and move the remote closer to me.” Maria Vukoja
He always brought me snacks, a drink and the remote during the newborn days
“Brent would bring me drinks and snacks whilst I was breastfeeding both our two daughters. He was just honestly great!” April Robson
Capturing Precious Breastfeeding Moments
“I didn’t have a professional breastfeeding photoshoot but my partner made sure to capture breastfeeding photos of me and our first-born.” Hayley Michelle
“Something I really appreciated was that he took photos of me. So a lot of my feeding photos out and about were taken by him! Brent actually bought me my first three breastfeeding pins for Christmas and he sent away for a breastmilk pendant too.” April Robson
The Ultimate Breastfeeding Supporter
“Matt’s the perfect breastfeeding champion. He did everything whilst I breastfed. He’s my everything and never stops supporting me by doing all the little things when I can’t or when I’m finding everything a bit too much.” Sophie Nichols
“My husband Jack has been my biggest supporter. Me and Ada were so poorly a week after she was born and he went off with her to the special baby care unit while I was admitted to a ward myself. He made sure she had my milk and not formula. We are down to just night feeds now at 21 months but I wouldn’t have gotten this far without him.” Becks Robinson
“Scott has been our biggest supporter. He attended all of the breastfeeding courses that we did before having the twins – which was massively helpful as I wasn’t having to tell him what to do/how to support.” Sarah Gibson Barlow
“Lewis has never subscribed to the idea that I’m breastfeeding so he can’t do anything. He did everything else, and has supported me to continue breastfeeding for as long as me and the kids have wanted.” Terri Yates
Lewis has never subscribed to the idea that I’m breastfeeding so he can’t do anything.
“Peter has been amazing with both of my two. I’d say the best thing is his unwavering support even when I’ve had bad days or wanted to quit. He’s never forced me to stop breastfeeding or keep going. He just brings me snacks, gives me a cuddle and helps me power through. Oh, and he’s always been very protective and proud of me breastfeeding anywhere at any time, probably what I’m most grateful for! I owe a lot of my public breastfeeding confidence to him. Dads definitely don’t get enough credit!” Hayley Michelle
Final Thoughts
These incredible stories remind us that breastfeeding is a team effort—and that behind many breastfeeding parents is a partner making sure they feel strong, seen, and supported.
To all the dads and partners out there: we see you. Happy Father’s Day.
