Breastfeeding in the midst of adversity: an interpretative phenomenological analysis of breastfeeding in adolescent mothers

The current study revealed that adolescent mothers face various challenges during breastfeeding, and these mothers require considerable social support from their families, policymakers, and healthcare providers to succeed in this endeavor. Additionally, breastfeeding offers mothers a sense of maternal identity, and the success or failure of breastfeeding significantly impacts their emotional well-being. Therefore, it is recommended that families and healthcare providers develop necessary interventions to educate and support these mothers in their breastfeeding journey.