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September 12, 2025

Experiences and attitudes of breastfeeding mothers related to support on their breastfeeding journeys: a reflexive thematic analysis

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RURenate UijtewaalCEC. J. Edmonds

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Reflexive thematic analysis highlights the importance of support and education for breastfeeding mothers' experiences.

Key Points

  • Support from partners and healthcare workers significantly influences mothers' breastfeeding journeys.
  • Participants were mothers aged 38 to 52 who breastfed for at least nine months and reflected on their experiences.
  • Qualitative interviews revealed four themes about the challenges and joys of breastfeeding.
  • Education and knowledge about breastfeeding empower mothers to make informed decisions and enhance self-confidence.

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Uijtewaal et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d41d94713b0b5dfea662dehttps://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7243754/v1
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