Table 4 Participant evaluation: analysis of open ended questions
Themes and subthemes | Supporting quotes |
|---|---|
Q1 What was the most interesting part of the session for you? | |
Session Elements | Â |
 Father-Father Interaction | The opportunity to interact with other dads-to-be |
 Learning from a Father | Learning tips and advice first hand from a dad… |
 Validation of Father’s Role | How the father can make a difference |
 Father-focused | Good to finally have a dad relevant session |
Session Content | Â |
 Importance of Breastfeeding | To hear the benefits of breastfeeding for bub and mum |
 Expectations & Explanations | What to expect in the first few weeks and how to support my wife |
 Breastfeeding Difficulties | Learning that breastfeeding can be difficult and you have to learn how to do it |
 Partner Support & Solutions | I was able to gain a greater understanding of the benefits of breastfeeding and how I can support my wife to enable her to do so successfully |
 Bonding | How to bond with baby, how to be a good dad |
Q2 Please suggest any changes/improvements for future sessions? | |
Q3 Is there anything else you would like to tell us? | |
Satisfaction | Â |
 General Satisfaction | Great information and well delivered |
Suggestions for Improvement | Â |
 More Time, More Interaction | Bit more time for discussion |
 More Information | More content |
 More ‘How To’ | More practical types of support a father can give a mother trying to breastfeed |
 More on Expressing | Storage of breastmilk |