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Table 2 The main themes and sub-themes

From: Understanding factors affecting breastfeeding practices in one city in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: an interpretative phenomenological study

Main Themes

Sub-themes

Facilitators

Barriers

Up against the system

Breastfeeding information and advice

Do it yourself

Breastfeeding discouragement

Unhelpful advice

Unfriendly environment

Social support and negativity

Breastfeeding encouragement and support

Negative comments

Conflicting advice

Poor understanding of

breastfeeding needs

Managing tension

Belief

Multiple roles

Concerns and worries