Table 3 Categories and sub-categories

Breastfeeding barriers

Work conditions

Precarious socioeconomic conditions

Lack of support: health professionals, family and society

Physiological changes, pain and fatigue

Ignorance and wrong beliefs

Breastfeeding facilitators

Support networks: partner, health professionals and family

Host country versus home country

Religious practices/worship

Appropriate attitude, knowledge and experience

Breastfeeding support groups