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Table 2 Themes and subthemes

From: Breastfeeding-oriented education for parturients separated from their hospitalized infants: a qualitative study of nurses’ perspectives in Shanghai, China

Themes

Subthemes

Extending the Education Duration

Prenatal preparation

Postpartum follow-up

Enriching the Educational Content

Lactation mechanism

Hand-expression skills

Myths and rumors

Expanding the Education Subjects

The husband who is the key

Other family members who are important as well

A yuesao who seems professional

Perfecting the Educational Process

Content standardization

Constant repetition

Educational training or practice for nurses