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$Unique_ID{BRK00208}
$Pretitle{}
$Title{Does Breast Feeding Affect Marital Relations?}
$Subject{breast feeding nursing marital relations Pregnancy Childbirth
relationship marriage physically emotionally demanding burden conflicts
intimacy uncomfortable sharing special closeness share uneasy reflex sexual
arousal suckle infant sucks nipple}
$Volume{K-19, S-23}
$Log{}
Copyright (c) 1991-92,1993 Tribune Media Services, Inc.
Does Breast Feeding Affect Marital Relations?
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QUESTION: I'm concerned. Now that the baby is here things don't seem the
same as before. Does breast feeding affect marital relations?
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ANSWER: Having a baby affects every aspect of one's life, including the
relationship of marriage. Pregnancy, childbirth and caring for a young infant
are physically and emotionally demanding. Breast feeding an infant can add an
extra burden to the mother because of the energy involved, and it can create
some conflicts because of the intimacy it creates between mother and child.
The breasts are traditionally the husband's "territory," and some men are
uncomfortable with sharing their wife in this way with a tiny stranger, even
though the little one is a welcome addition to the family. It is also very
common for the new father to want to share the special closeness that the
mother and the baby share.
Some women feel uneasy about the normal, reflex sexual arousal that
occurs when the baby sucks on the nipple. The reflex is purely physical, but
it can be disquieting to a new mother.
Whether to breast or bottle feed is an individual decision that each
couple should make for themselves. Family, friends, society, physicians and
nurses will influence the decision, but the couple should decide for
themselves what is best for their baby and what works best for them.
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The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
problem.