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Table 2 Distribution of questions by topic (n = 570 questions)

From: What do first-time mothers worry about? A study of usage patterns and content of calls made to a postpartum support telephone hotline

Mother related questions

(n = 193)

N (%)

Infant related questions

(n = 377)

N (%)

Breastfeeding technique

81 (42)

Normal infant care

227 (60)

Breastfeeding problem

46 (24)

   Feeding/Elimination/regurgitation (n = 106)

 

Medical Problem

17 (9)

   Sleep issues (n = 25)

 

Other issues

14 (7)

   Circumcision/cord care (n = 14)

 

Body image

11 (6)

   Pacifier use (n = 2)

 

Wound care/hygiene

10 (5)

   Others questions related to normal care (n = 80)

 

Fatigue

5 (3)

Fussy infant

86 (23)

Return to work

3 (2)

Medical problem

24 (6)

Family pressure

3 (2)

Skin problem/diaper rash

21 (6)

Tearfulness/low mood

3 (2)

Other issues

19 (5)