Table 1 Example of the codes, categories and overarching theme
Theme | Oscillating between feeling confident in caring for the infant on your own and needing support from others | ||||
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Category | Becoming comfortable with the idea of early in-home care | Becoming confident in caring for the infant on your own | Becoming confident by having a supportive lifeline | Dealing with social networks –finding a way | Becoming confident in dealing with conflicting advice after losing the lifeline |
Codes | Preparation Skills training Tired of the hospital ward Not my infant alone Like the help in the hospital Older siblings | Undisturbed time Freedom Infant scale Using social media New challenges Asking for help or not Open hospital doors | Lifeline Technological advantages Parachute Nurses a call away Friendly push | A dilemma Friends being curious Vulnerable infant Needing practical help | Being discharged Questioning what to do Nurses giving confidence Trusting yourself Conflicting advice |