Women’s perceptions of factors needed to encourage a culture of public breastfeeding: a cross-sectional study in Sweden, Ireland and Australia

Table 2 Overview of themes and subthemes

Theme	Subthemes
Active support interventions needed for breastfeeding	Make breastfeeding visible in society
	Healthcare professionals support and knowledge regarding breastfeeding
	Education of the public
	Inviting environment
Theme	Subthemes
The obvious right of breastfeeding women and children to take a seat in the public sphere	Zero tolerance for others’ unwanted opinions
	Focus on the needs and rights of the breastfeeding dyad
	Desexualize breastfeeding and women’s bodies in society

ISSN: 1746-4358