Prenatally, the majority of mothers anticipated receiving empathy and caring from their partner as an important support, and at each of the post-natal time points about half of the mothers identified receiving empathy and caring from their partner as an important emotional support actually received for breastfeeding. Examples of empathy and caring which mothers identified include their partner asking questions, understanding, being patient, and listening and communicating. Mothers frequently cited their partner asking questions such as “how are you doing/feeling?” and “is there anything I can do to help or get for you?” as a positive support to receive for breastfeeding; mothers elaborated that their partner asking questions such as these makes her feel cared for and acknowledges his concern for her well-being. From one mother: