A baby of breastfeeding age has both parents. Whose duty is it to see to the child's breastfeeding? Print
Kitabun Nafaqat [Maintenance] - Breastfeeding and custody of children

Question 1756) - A baby of breastfeeding age has both parents. Whose duty is it to see to the child's breastfeeding?

A: If the mother is willing to breastfeed him then that would be best for the baby. However, she is not obligated to do so. If she refuses then the father must hire someone to breastfeed him on behalf of the mother.

~ al-Quduri ~