Breastfeeding experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain:a qualitative study.

Background: The pandemic caused by COVID-19 has affected reproductive and perinatal health both through the infection itself and, indirectly, as a consequence of changes in medical care, social policy or social and economic circumstances. The objective of this study is to explore the impact of the pandemic and of the measures adopted on breastfeeding initiation and maintenance.

Methods: A qualitative descriptive study was conducted by means in-depth semi-structured interviews, until reaching data saturation.