Partners are particularly important because their approval means so much to a mother, and
her partner is often a mother’s primary source of support. Although fathers want the best for
their family, they may become jealous or resentful or get the feeling that they will not be able to bond with their child if their partner chooses to breastfeed. e baby’s grandmothers are also very in uential because mothers who have recently given birth rely on them for support and advice. To make breastfeeding successful, mothers need the support and encouragement of all of these people.