Table 2 Summary of themes and categories of the findings

Breastfeeding facilitators

• Determined to give the baby the best by breastfeeding

• Positive breastfeeding experiences

• ‘Strategies’ employed to continue breastfeeding

Breastfeeding barriers

• Lack of breastfeeding skills

• Constrained life

• Tiring and upsetting

• Feel guilty for not having sufficient breast milk

• Negative breastfeeding experiences

• Pressure from family related to breastfeeding

• Lack of facilities for breastfeeding in public

Recommendations for breastfeeding promotion

• More breastfeeding information from professionals

• Professional support at home