Table 2.
Participant characteristics
| ID | Maternal age (range in years) | Education level | Employment | Annual income from employment | Current infant age (months) | Current breastfeeding regime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | 26–35 | Post-graduate | Full-time | > £60,000 | 4 | Breast only |
| A2 | 36–45 | Post-graduate | Full-time | > £60,000 | 4 | Breast only |
| B1 | 26–35 | College | Full-time | > £60,000 | 3 | Breast only |
| B2 | 36–45 | Post-graduate | Full-time | £11,500–£31,999 | 7 | Breast only |
| B3 | 26–35 | Post-graduate | Full-time | £32,000–£59,999 | 7 | Breast with occasional supplementa |
| B4 | 26–35 | High school | Full-time | £32,000–£59,999 | 2 | Breast with supplement at every feed |
| B5 | 36–45 | College | Full-time | £32,000–£59,999 | 5 | Breast only |
| C1 | 26–35 | Post-graduate | Un-employed | < £11,500 | 13 | Breast only (started to add solid food) |
aSupplement included formula milk or any other solid food