indicates that these young mothers can breastfeed
and continue their education if they have the determination,
knowledge, skills, control, resources and support
they need to have a high quality breastfeeding experience.
This determination seems to depend on a complex
interplay between different factors, including the having
made an informed choice, and having the skills, support
and experiences needed to sustain the belief that breastfeeding
is the best choice for them and their baby given
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their life situation. It is important that they have a positive
and enjoyable breastfeeding experience in the early
days postpartum, that they are able to identify and claim
a reliable support system that both supports their breastfeeding
and can help them problem solve, and that the
young women gain through their experience a belief in
their own agency and competency as mothers.