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Demographic information about the couples (10) and maternity care assistants (MCAs) (3)
| Demographics | Study participants |
|---|---|
| Mothers' average age (range) | 29 years (17–34) |
| Fathers' average age (range) | 31 years (21–39) |
| Fathers' occupations | 2 unemployed, 3 manual, 2 office based, 3 professional |
| MCAs' average age (range) | 40 years (34–53) |
| MCAs' qualifications | 2 had NVQ II; 2 were breastfeeding counsellors |
NVQ, national vocational qualification.
