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. 2021 Jan 6;16:9. doi: 10.1186/s13006-020-00350-4

Table 2.

The main themes and sub-themes

Main Themes Sub-themes
Facilitators Barriers
Up against the system Breastfeeding information and advice

Do it yourself

Breastfeeding discouragement

Unhelpful advice

Unfriendly environment

Social support and negativity Breastfeeding encouragement and support

Negative comments

Conflicting advice

Poor understanding of

breastfeeding needs

Managing tension Belief

Multiple roles

Concerns and worries