Breastfeeding metaphors: A qualitative study of first time mothers
Journal of Neonatal Nursing, cilt.28, sa.6, ss.455-458, 2022 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 28 Sayı: 6
- Basım Tarihi: 2022
- Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.jnn.2022.01.008
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Neonatal Nursing
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, ASSIA, CINAHL
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.455-458
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Breastfeeding, Human milk, Metaphor, Postpartum mothers
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Purpose: The aim of this study was carried out to determine the opinions of women who experienced motherhood for the first time about breastfeeding metaphors. Methods: A qualitative descriptive approach has been adopted in the research. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 21 women who gave normal birth. Data were analyzed using content analysis. Results: Three different themes emerged from the interviews: metaphors reflecting positive emotions, metaphors reflecting complex emotions, and metaphors reflecting negative emotions. Conclusions: It was concluded that the determination of breastfeeding metaphors of women by breastfeeding support providers may help predict the difficulties women may experience in the process.