Table 1 Examples from the analysis
From: Fatherhood and breastfeeding: a qualitative exploration of counselling experiences
Meaning Unit | Condensed Meaning Unit | Code | Category | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
´You just have to show up, it’s not a job once, you just have to do it, you have no other choice, and when you wake up time and time again feeling dizzy. You just must be strong and then it will pass, […]. You must show up because there is a child who is completely dependent on you.´(F8) | You must show up and be strong when a child is dependent on you | Be helpful and contribute | A sense of responsibility in supporting the mother and child | Being a caregiver and breastfeeding facilitator |
´He could not take milk from his mother from the start, he was quite small. Then I got involved, it was a steep learning curve with cup feeding then [.]. It was a nice experience for me to contribute with what I could do. […]. I got involved in most of it, both with weighing and cup feeding.´(F3) | It was fulfilling to contribute; I participated in weighing and cup feeding | Involved | To be included or excluded | Being part of a breastfeeding family |
´The help we got was invaluable, I dare say that I think it helped a lot for the mother and me. It helped us to get through it and persevere until it would work out. There were signs that it was possible to master breastfeeding when both I and the PHN helped[.]. Mother had given up long before without the response from the PHN.´(F9) | The assistance we received was invaluable in helping us persevere | Effective breastfeeding support | Competent breastfeeding counsellors provide security and trust | Managing everyday life |