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Abstract: Objective: To explore the breastfeeding needs and real experience on mothers of twins. Methods: A qualitative phenomenological methodology was used in the study. Semi-structured in depth interviews were conducted among 24 mothers of twins. The data were transcribed, collated, summarized and analyzed using content analysis. Results: Through careful analysis and collation, four themes were identified. The confidence of breastfeeding, daily living conditions, maternal separtion feeding management and care needed after discharge. Conclusions: Mothers of twins need much more support, guidance, and cooperation which comes from health care professionals, spouse and family members, and community staff, in order to improve the rates of initiation and duration of breastfeeding for mothers of twins.
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