Table 1 Categories with subcategories and theme identified from interviews with women and midwives.
From: Two sides of breastfeeding support: experiences of women and midwives
Categories and subcategories | Theme |
|---|---|
The unique woman | |
- Confirmation as a person and as a breastfeeding woman | |
- Support to women, whether breastfeeding or not | |
The sensitive confirming process | Individualized breastfeeding support increases confidence and satisfaction |
- Observation | |
- Confirmation, practical and physical support | |
Consistency of ongoing support | |
- Establish continuity | |
- Follow-up |