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306. Look after your relationship. Havinga new baby can put extra strain on yourrelationship with your partner. Try to staypositive and support each other as youlearn how to parent together. Askinghow your partner is going lets yourpartner know you care and you are thereto support your new family. Understandthe changes you will both be experiencing particularly around post partum anddepression that can occur, also for men,about 10% of men can experiencedepression after childbirth.7. Help with breastfeeding Yoursupport for breastfeeding can be vitalwhile your partner is learning. You couldgive practical support – a glass of water,another pillow or whatever she needs.Or if she’s having trouble, you couldencourage her to get help. If yourpartner finds she can’t breastfeed, youcould reassure her that it’s OK andconsider learning about bottle-feedingand formula.8. Get the information that you needWhether it’s your first or fifth baby, thereare always new things to learn. You canfind information by searching thiswebsite, talking with other dads andattending parenting groups, for example.And one of the best ways to learn is bydoing – spending lots of time caring foryour baby.9. Accept or ask for help If someonesays, ‘Is there anything I can do?’, it’sOK to say ‘Yes!’ Talk with your partnerabout when you’ll accept help fromfamily, friends, colleagues or neighbours. It might be as simple as askingsomeone to bring something for youwhen they come over to visit.10. Look after yourself. If you’re well,you’ll be better able to look after yourbaby and support your partner. You cankeep your energy up with healthylifestyle choices and as much sleep andrest as you can – even if it’s not atnight.11. Paternal DepressionIn Dads this often goes unrecognised,yet 1 in 10 Dads experience this. If youare not feeling like yourself and this lastsfor over 2 weeks then you need to findsupport and someone you can talk with.Life feels better when you are happy andwell. See a GP or text 1737LOCAL SUPPORT FORPARENTSDADSHQlocal support and navigators forDads, dadshq.co.nzBELLIES TO BABIESAntenatal & Postnatal Classeshelping you and your partner,prepare yourselves mentally,emotionally and physically for yourjourney to parenthood in a fun,friendly, informative impartial andsupportive space. belliestobabies@hbantenatal-classes.co.nz or022 637 0624.PADA.NZ - ChampioningPerinatal Wellbeing in ourCommunitiesPlunket.org.nzTamariki ora www.ttoh.iwi.nz
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