However, more often mothers identif

However, more often mothers identified forms of indirect instrumental support as being helpful to receive from their partner; these types of support often centered on “lessening the mother’s load” which allowed her more time and energy to devote to breastfeeding. With regards to specific examples of positive instrumental paternal support identified by mothers, three sub-themes emerged: household chores and responsibilities, caring for the baby, and caring for the mother. Table 6 presents the number of mothers identifying each sub-theme and code under positive instrumental paternal support. These themes are presented in more detail below.