Dad bonding

My partner is struggling to bond with baby he’s less than 48hrs old but I’m struggling how to support him / help him bond. Does anyone have any suggestions?

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Awww mama the answer is in your question bubs is only 48hrs old in a hole new world so baby will struggle with dad but don’t stress about it give it time skin to skin is always good and just cuddles of baby won’t fall asleep on him but you can get him to sleep try transfer baby onto to dad once he’s asleep maybe but honestly mama it’s ok remember your heart beat your breath your warmth is all baby has known ❤️ my baby dad struggled too but after a week or so they were fine

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My husband had PPD as well as me having PPD/PPA. He didn't get any golden hour time. My son came out and I had him and they took him to check him over and my husband fell asleep. When my son was 2m old he told me he didn't feel anything for him the way I did. That broke something in me. I gave him time. Had him help with more baby things. When my son started giggling for my husband for the first time, he started to bond more. Just don't push it. Have open communication with him about it. Male PPD is one of those things that isn't talked about enough..

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My partner also had PPD after our first born. He actually had a talking therapy to help him through this. I had PPD after our 2nd baby. Is not easy it just hits you but talking help sometimes xXx

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