31: Babywearing for Dads | How Fathers Can Support Postpartum Recovery & Bond With Baby

Can dads babywear? And how can fathers truly support postpartum recovery?In this episode of The Postpartum Prep Podcast, I’m joined by Antonio of @wawalifter — babywearing educator and father from Peru — for a powerful conversation about babywearing for dads, postpartum support, and how fathers can build deep connection with their newborns from day one.We talk about:How babywearing supports postpartum recovery for momsWhy dads’ oxytocin and bonding matterHow babywearing builds fatherly intuition and confidenceWhen to get started with babywearing (hint: during pregnancy!)How to choose the right newborn carrierWhy feeding isn’t the only way to bond with your babyCultural differences between parenting in Peru vs. the U.S.Community care, co-sleeping, and collective postpartum supportWhy “detachment” has become a modern industryAntonio shares how traditional babywearing in Peru is simply called “carrying your baby,” and how intuition, community, and connection are still central to parenting in many South American cultures.If you're preparing for postpartum and wondering how dads can be more involved, how to organize support, or how to strengthen the father-baby bond — this episode will give you both practical insight and a powerful mindset shift.Whether you're an expecting parent, a new dad, or a mom wanting more support after birth, this conversation will help you think more intentionally about postpartum life.🎧 Be sure to also listen to our Q&A episode on organizing postpartum chores and responsibilities for new dads.Connect with Antonio on Instagram @wawalifterPostpartum Prep Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Postpartum Prep Checklist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://motherbabywellbeing.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get 10% off nursing bras, breastfeeding clothes, and more from ⁠The Little Milk Bar⁠ with code MOTHERBABYWELLBEING⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOW NOTES⁠