Fig. 2

Barriers to breastfeeding reported by surveyed mothers in Nicaragua. ER- emergency room; Medical recommendation- medical personnel recommended supplementation to lactation; Family recommendation- family members recommended supplementation to lactation; Bottle less time- Giving my infant a bottle takes less time than breastfeeding, Breast pain (while breastfeeding); Didn’t know how- I did not know the proper breastfeeding technique; Return to work- I was unable to breastfeed due to having to return to work; Uncomfortable in public- I am uncomfortable breastfeeding in public; Not what I expected- breastfeeding was not what I expected; Partner did not support me breastfeeding. N = 97 for newborn mothers, 139 for ER mothers