Breastfeeding from birth up to two years has proven health benefits for the child. The benefits include a stronger immune system and a lower likelihood of asthma (NICHHD, 2014). However, many mothers do not breastfeed or switch to infant formula before the child is 6 months old. While quantitative studies have elucidated the factors associated with an increased likelihood of formula feeding, the findings cannot generate an in-depth understanding of the influences that shape women’s decisions not to breastfeed. Qualitative studies complement quantitative studies by eliciting, analyzing, and synthesizing women’s breastfeeding experiences thus uncovering themes and permitting Continue reading...
