Table 2 Examples of the analysis
From: Breastfeeding mother’s experiences with breastfeeding counselling: a qualitative study
Essential phrase | Naming | Preliminary theme | Sub-theme | Essential theme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
We clarified the expectations very early, and then it was getting straight to the point with counselling (M1) | Clarify | When expectations are clarified, one becomes open to counselling | Expectations of being understood | Breastfeeding at stake |
To become confident and aware of what cues my child sends, I think that has been the most important thing, that kind of competence (M6) | Own competence | Mothers need to understand their child | Treated as a competent woman | Being a breastfeeding mother and woman |
What am I wondering? I wonder about everything. Breastfeeding first or last? There was no information. There is no conclusion as she said; and it is a bit annoying that there is no conclusion, but I think she must be required to give some advice then. (M4) | Lack of information | Mothers need knowledge-based advice to handle changes in the breastfeeding situation | Prepared for the next step | Mastering everyday life |