Across all time points, almost all fathers identified providing empathy and caring to their partner as an important paternal support for breastfeeding. Specific examples of empathy and caring identified by fathers include asking questions to show interest in breastfeeding and care for the mother, understanding, being patient, being selfless, listening and communicating, and anticipating the mother’s needs by being proactive and planning. The most commonly cited act of empathy and caring identified by fathers was being a good listener and communicator; fathers often described their supportive role as listening to their partner’s feelings about breastfeeding and also letting her vent her frustrations without taking it personally. Additionally, fathers discussed their ability to offer comforting words to their partner when she is feeling down about breastfeeding as an important support that they could provide for breastfeeding: