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Table 3 Themes and subthemes that arose during the interviews

From: Working mothers’ breastfeeding experience: a phenomenology qualitative approach

Subthemes

Themes

∙ Perception towards breastfeeding

∙ Perception towards formula milk

Influence of advertisements

Perception of Breastfeeding

∙ Perceived insufficient milk for the baby

∙ Breastfeeding difficulties

Pain during breastfeeding

Inverted nipples

Challenges in Breastfeeding

∙ Internal support

Support from husband and family

∙ External support

Support from friends, employer and healthcare staffs

Support for Breastfeeding