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. 2022 Jun 15;22:489. doi: 10.1186/s12884-022-04796-8

Table 3.

Themes and sub-themes

Major Themes Sub-Themes
Theme 1: Breastfeeding is challenging Lactation difficulties
Complexity of breastfeeding aids
Determination to breastfeed
Theme 2: Feeling judged about infant feeding choices Breastfeeding in public
Bottle/formula feeding
Theme 3: Experiences with breastfeeding support Professional support
Partner support
Family support
Peer support
Theme 4: Experiences and views on breastfeeding education Prenatal education
Early postnatal education
Community education