Research Article

First-Time Mothers Have a Desire to Be Offered Professional Breastfeeding Support by Pediatric Nurses: An Evaluation of the Mother-Perceived-Professional Support Scale

Table 2

Overview of theme, categories, and subcategories.

ThemeCategoriesSubcategories

When wanting to breastfeed, mothers have a desire to be offered professional breastfeeding supportMothers wanted but lacked breastfeeding supportBreastfeeding was experienced as difficult in the beginning
Mothers solving problems by themselves when lacking support
Mothers did not trust the advices given by the pediatric nurses
Distrusting professionals advices due to their lack of interest in breastfeeding
Mothers received professional supportBeing confirmed and listened to
Professionals having knowledge about breastfeeding
Being referred for more breastfeeding support