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Family members including the baby's father and grandparents can have a
significant influence on a mother's decision to breastfeed and the
duration of breastfeeding. A recent study from Texas, showed that
fathers who approved of breastfeeding images in the media and thought
that employers should provide accommodations for breastfeeding mothers
were more likely to choose breastfeeding over formula feeding.
Consequently, education of fathers-to-be during pregnancy (birth
education classes) or during their teen-age years about breastfeeding
may improve family support for breastfeeding mothers (
Vaaler, 2011
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