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Most mothers will consider the father's method of looking after baby to be sub-standard: Care for your baby anyway. Gatekeeping is extremely common with newborns. Fathers must know about mother's tendency to gatekeep and overcome this difficulty.
Selective hearing is a good skill to develop: This does not mean you should not listen to your wife. It does mean, you have every right to disagree.