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 moms
Why dads’ oxytocin and bonding matter
How babywearing builds fatherly intuition and confidence
When to get started with babywearing (hint: during pregnancy!)
How to choose the right newborn carrier
Why feeding isn’t the only way to bond with your baby
Cultural differences between parenting in Peru vs. the U.S.
Community care, co-sleeping, and collective postpartum support
Why “detachment” has become a modern industry
Antonio 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.
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