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| MoPPS scale item | Answers: lowest to highest
(n=9) | Overall meaning of the scale item | Meaning when responding with a negative mark | Meaning when responding with a positive mark |
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Not at all perceptive (1)
Perceptive (7) | 2–7 | Being perceptive about the mother’s thoughts and supportive of her decisions | Nonresponsive; no discussion when asked; not helping with the real problem; not listening | Responsive to my thoughts; supportive of my decisions; responsive; empathetic; interested |
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Not at all understanding (1)
Understanding (7) | 2–7 | Understanding of the mother’s need for professional support | Not understanding even though being told the mother wanted to breastfeed | Understanding breastfeeding was important; understanding the problems being experienced |
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Supportive (1)
Not at all supportive (7) | 1–6 | Identified the mother’s individualized need; provided the support she wanted | Inadequate breastfeeding support; not listening to the desire for exclusive breastfeeding; simply referred to specialist; did not provide the help that was wanted | Booking extra appointments; supportive of choice; listening and understanding |
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Had very little time (1)
Had plenty of time (7) | 2–7 | Gave the time the mother wished for | Seemed stressed sometimes; visits felt stressful; only focused on the weight of the baby | Had plenty of time for mother and baby; always had time to talk about what felt important; lots of time; easy to get an appointment; offered extra appointments when wanted; lots of time,
but did not get a home visit |
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Provided sufficient information about breastfeeding
(1)
Did not provide sufficient information about breastfeeding (7) | 1–7 | Pediatric nurse able to provide the support required | Did not receive any breastfeeding information; were referred; not enough knowledge | Searched for more knowledge to be able to provide support; good information when pregnant; had the time needed |
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Being calm (1)
Being under stress (7) | 1–3 | Pediatric nurse calm during meeting | Not relevant | Seemed calm while focusing on the baby; never experienced any stress; felt calm; appreciated her being calm; calm even when pressed for time; lack of breastfeeding support was not due to being stressed |
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Provided good preparation for the role of parent
(1)
Provided no preparation for the role of parent
(7) | 1–5 | Pediatric nurse talked about the parenting role | Just focused on the baby; did not seem engaged in supporting the parenting role | Talked a lot about the parenting role and the differences that could occur; understanding towards both parents; asking questions; was personal; willing to talk about parenthood; offered support |
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Provided no information about the baby’s needs
(1) | 4–7 | Pediatric nurse had good knowledge and focused on the baby | Not relevant | Support with how the baby was doing; listening and providing advice; repeated information; good |
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Provided good information about the baby’s needs
(7) | | | | Knowledge; wanted more information about how to get on with daily life; focusing on the baby |
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