Table 3 Factor loadings for exploratory factor analysis with varimax rotation of the Persian version of BIMF

1. I am a good mother.

.663

.084

−.075

.118

.157

2. I feel relieved (rested).

.631

.300

−.043

.187

.132

3. I am satisfied with the way (whether by bottle, through breastfeeding, or both) that I have chosen to feed my baby.

.125

−.051

.713

.051

.151

4. My child and I understand each other.

.552

.112

.239

.091

−.083

5. I can calmly enjoy the time that I spend with my baby.

.585

.241

.239

−.074

−.015

6. If I need rest, I can leave my baby’s care without worry to people that I have in my life.

.194

.070

.059

.736

.021

7. I can comfortably leave my baby’s care to my trusted friends or relatives (This can include the father of the baby or spouse).

−.022

.155

.099

.784

−.095

8. I have enough communication with adult

.278

.534

−.060

.309

.052

9. I receive enough encouragement from others

.357

.284

.140

.408

.092

10. I believe in my inner sense (instincts) while taking care of my child.

.627

−.162

.225

.096

.028

11. In week, I dedicate a time to doing my personal work too.

.115

.817

−.017

.187

.048

12 I can fulfill my baby’s physical needs (such as nutrition, diaper changing, and bringing to the doctor).

.079

.162

.693

.115

−.059

13. I can fulfill my physical needs (such as showering, nutrition, etc).

.115

.680

.415

.070

.084

14. I make good decisions about my baby’s health and wellbeing.

.625

.116

.102

.035

.074

15. My baby and I have a daily routine

.458

.385

.341

.029

−.041

16. I am worried about how others judge me (as a mother).

.026

−.047

.086

−.038

.798

17. I can take care of my baby along with my other responsibilities.

.457

.123

.452

−.012

−.045

18. Anxiety or worry often disrupts my maternal duties.

.175

.136

−.016

.014

.780

19. I become better at taking care of child over time.

.310

.409

.165

−.306

−.230

20. I am satisfied with my work as someone who has recently had a baby.

.767

.184

.008

.051

.092

Eigenvalues

5.25

1.59

1.45

1.21

1.13

% of variance observed

18.47

10.73

8.68

8.19

7.11