Appraisal support refers to feedback provided which allows an individual to evaluate themselves and their actions (Tardy, 1985). Examples of appraisal support that mothers identified as being supportive of breastfeeding include their partner providing reaffirmation that they are doing the best that they can, crediting the good health of the baby to breastfeeding, and telling the mother that she is doing a good job breastfeeding. Table 12 presents the number of mothers identifying each code under positive appraisal paternal support. These themes are presented in more detail below.