Breastfeeding: An existential challenge—women's lived experiences of initiating breastfeeding within the context of early home discharge in Sweden
For most Swedish women, breastfeeding is an essential part of the childbearing period. Yet, the meaning of breastfeeding from women's perspective is scantily explored. Therefore, the aim of this study is to describe women's lived experiences of initiating breastfeeding within t...
Main Authors: | Lina Palmér, Gunilla Carlsson, Margareta Mollberg, Maria Nyström |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2010-10-01
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Series: | International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being |
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Online Access: | http://www.ijqhw.net/index.php/qhw/article/view/5397/6194 |
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