ArticleBMC pregnancy and childbirth2022
Working mothers' breastfeeding experience: a phenomenology qualitative approach.
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- "A Mother Makes a Better Nurse": A Phenomenological Study of Neonatal Nurses' Readiness Recalibration Following Postpartum Return to Work.Journal of nursing management · 2025Article
- Prevalence, patterns, and determinants of breastfeeding cessation among mothers of children under 24 months in Uganda.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Investigation of maternal breastfeeding guarantee policy needs and influencing factors: a cross-sectional study in China.Frontiers in health services · 2024Article
- Continued breastfeeding and work: scenario of maternal persistence and resilience.Revista brasileira de enfermagem · 2023Article
- Barriers to promoting breastfeeding in primary health care in Mexico: a qualitative perspective.Frontiers in nutrition · 2023Article
- Exploring the reasons why mothers do not breastfeed, to inform and enable better support.Frontiers in global women's health · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundBreastfeeding practice is influenced by the mother's attitude toward and knowledge of breastfeeding. Working mothers face many challenges and need support to maintain breastfeeding. This study aimed to explore working mothers' breastfeeding experiences and challenges that can influenced their practices.
methodsThe qualitative phenomenological approach involving working mothers in Kota Bharu who fulfilled the inclusion criteria and consented to participate in the study were recruited using purposive sampling. Sixteen participants aged 24 to 46 years were interviewed using semi-structured in-depth interviews in the study. All interviews were recorded in digital audio, transcribed verbatim and analyzed using thematic analysis.
findingsThree main themes emerged from the data analysis: perception of breastfeeding, challenges in breastfeeding, and support for breastfeeding. Two subthemes for perceptions were perception towards breastfeeding and towards infant formula. Challenges had two subthemes too which were related to perceived insufficient milk and breastfeeding difficulty. Where else, two subthemes for support were internal support (spouse and family) and external support (friends, employer, and healthcare staff).
conclusionsMaintaining breastfeeding after return to work is challenging for working mothers and majority of them need support to continue breastfeeding practice. Support from their spouses and families' influences working mothers' decision to breastfeed. Employers play a role in providing a support system and facilities in the workplace for mothers to express and store breast milk. Both internal and external support are essential for mothers to overcome challenges in order to achieve success in breastfeeding.
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