Functions

Number of fathers % (N = 78)

Participated in the antenatal process during partner’s pregnancy?

yes

69.2 (54)

no

30.8 (24)

Had interest in finding out how to help their partner to breastfeed?

yes

41.0 (32)

no

59.0 (46)

As a father, participates in the breastfeeding process?

yes

80.8 (63)

no

19.2 (15)

As a father, which is your participation?

Helps BF process

71.4 (45)

Guidance/observation of process

33.3 (21)

Help in caring for the baby and home

23.8 (15)

Concern with the well-being/affection towards the mother

4.8 (3)

As a father, supports that your child is breastfed by the mother?

yes

100 (78)

no

- (0)

Does your opinion interfere in your partner’s decision to breastfeed for longer or less time?

yes

39.7 (31)

no

60.3 (47)

Which should be the changes for a higher level of male participation in breastfeeding?

Higher awareness/more paternal participation

24.4 (19)

Increase of paternal licence/holidays in this period

11.5 (9)

More guidance for the fathers about BF

10.3 (8)

Creation of talks/courses for basic instructions for men

9.0 (7)

More opportunities/time to participate

3.8 (3)

Other changes

6.4 (5)

No answer

42.3 (33)

Suggestions to formulate a program to influence fathers to participate more in the breastfeeding process:

Dynamic programs/courses/talks/workshops

30.8 (24)

More incentive for fathers to participate in the antenatal

10.3 (8)

More information on the subject

9.0 (7)

Articles/advertisements in the media to stimulate

9.0 (7)

More guidance/information/theory and

practice classes in the maternities and common wards

5.1 (4)

Other suggestions

6.4 (5)

No answer

26.9 (21)