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. 2011 Jan 31;6:1. doi: 10.1186/1746-4358-6-1

Figure 3.

Figure 3

The mother as superior. The needs of the mother are superior to those of the child. The midwife functions reactively and primarily attempts to satisfy the needs of the mother, possibly at the expense of the child. Breastfeeding is primarily seen as a way to feed the child. Characterized by an object - subject relationship.