Mothers of children with down syndrome: A qualitative study of experiences of breastfeeding and breastfeeding support.

Background: Children with down syndrome (DS) are breastfed to a lesser extent than infants in general, despite research showing that it is possible for these children to breastfeed successfully.

Aim: The aim was to describe how mothers of children with DS experienced breastfeeding and breastfeeding support from healthcare professionals.

Method: A qualitative study with an inductive approach.