Table 2.

BSES-EBF items and their principal component factor loadings.

Items	Loadings
I will always know whether my baby is getting enough milk.	0.787
I will always be able to give my baby breast milk without using animal milk, formula, or other liquids or foods as a supplement.	0.771
I will be able to continue exclusive breastfeeding for as long as I want.	0.742
I will always be satisfied with my exclusive breastfeeding experience.	0.757
I will always be able to deal with the fact that breastfeeding can be time consuming.	0.724
I will continue to breastfeed my baby for every feeding.	0.841
I will always be able to keep up with my baby’s breastfeeding demands.	0.898
I will always exclusively breastfeed without my baby receiving even a drop of water or any liquid.	0.755
I will always stop someone from trying to feed my baby liquids or foods other than breast milk, including purchased baby foods (e.g., infant formula, milk, porridge, juice, and tea [whatever is given]), before 6 months of age.	0.571