Question about my child seeing the father!?

It varies from state to state, you would be better off getting advice from your Midwife etc who can provide you with correct and up to date information.

A lot of things change at the start of the New Year so some answers may be out dated.

He can have visitation with you from the get go, its best to keep a decent relationship with the father for the sake of your child.

And just a tip, it may be easier if you pump into bottles, that way the baby's father can still feed the child when you arent around.

Visitation for newborns through about 8 months is very limited. dad will have to accept that. Especially fro nursing Moms. Try asking him to go to co-parent classes with you so you both can create a fair co-parenting plan that will eventually result in a family kurt hearing to file a court order for custody, visitation, child support and the co-parenting plan. You have to stop focusing on your failed relationship and start dealing with each other in a more business like manner. This will help you both to not run a personal agenda and work int he best interest of the child. Including dad becoming aware and understanding that the first 8 months of visitation will be limited and you will feel safe about having him around to bond with the baby for a few hours without there being some personal blow up between the two of you.

It really works and will give you some peace of mind.

Most states will not allow over night visits if a child is breastfed until the child is 1 year old. They will grant visitation, but it will most likely be on a limited basis. It would be good for you to speak to a lawyer that deals with this kind of stuff in your area for the most accurate information. It will also be best if you are willing to work with your childs father so he is able to see the child often, such as allowing him to come to your home to visit with the child while he/she is young and nursing frequently that way he can take part in the early bonding while still making it possible for you to nurse on demand (assuming there is no issue of abuse of course). Co-parenting can be hard but you will have to do it for tbe rest of your life so you really should try your best to be on good terms and put the needs of your child first.