Table 5 Persons who had most supported and encouraged women throughout breastfeeding experience
Persons** | Total (n = 81)* n (%) |
|---|---|
Partner | 54 (67) |
Nurse from local community services centers | 32 (40) |
Personnel of breastfeeding clinic | 25 (31) |
Mother | 21 (26) |
Hospital nurse | 20 (25) |
Friend | 19 (23) |
Volunteer from a breastfeeding group | 13 (16) |
Physician (other than breastfeeding clinic one) | 11 (14) |
Family member (not partner or mother) | 10 (12) |
Midwife | 1 (2) |
Other | 6 (7) |