From: Exploring women’s perceptions of pain when breastfeeding using online forums
Theme | Description | Sub-themes |
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Variation in types of pain | Different types of pain that women experienced and referred to throughout their experience of breastfeeding | - Pain location - Sensory and emotional aspect of pain - Physical process associated with the pain |
Perceived causes and explanations for pain | Interpretations and reasons why women may be experiencing different types of pain | - Recognised condition - Behavioural explanations |
Cessation of breastfeeding related to pain | Reasons and struggles, related to pain, why women consider stopping breastfeeding | - Physical aspects - Psychological aspects |
Shared experiences and support | Types of support, experiences and knowledge that women provide to support other women on their breastfeeding journey | - Sharing experiences - Practical support - Experience and support from health professionals |