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Table 1 Participant characteristics (N = 11 mothers)

From: Breastfeeding experiences and perspectives on support among Chinese mothers separated from their hospitalized preterm infants: a qualitative study

Characteristics

Frequency (n)

Primiparous

7

Twin gestations

4

Mode of birth

 Caesarean section

7

 Vaginal delivery

4

Feeding type at discharge

 Exclusive breastfeeding

6

 aPartial breastfeeding

4

 Exclusive formula

1

Maternal education

 Associate degree

1

 Bachelor

6

 Master

4

  1. aPartial breastfeeding refers to breast milk combined solid or semi-solid foods, formula or non-human milk
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International Breastfeeding Journal

ISSN: 1746-4358