Lived Experiences of Pregnancy, Childbirth and Breastfeeding in Iranian Breast Cancer Survivors: a Qualitative Case Study.

Background: Breast cancer is the most common among women, which affects their fertility, so that patients feel a loss of femininity and identity after being infected. This research was conducted with the aim of investigating the experiences of pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding after recovery from breast cancer.

Methods: In this qualitative case report study, 4 participants based on the objective and available were selected. After conducting an interview and asking questions about their experiences in pregnancy after recovery from the disease, as well as the experiences of breastfeeding and caring for the child, their statements were analyzed.

Results: The data were divided into the period of pregnancy-delivery and breastfeeding. The main dimensions extracted during pregnancy and childbirth include: physical conflict,Stop tracking cancer, Support failure, physical conflict, Stop tracking cancer. The main dimensions extracted breastfeeding include: Support failure, Inability to care for a child, Changes in the lives of couples, Get support.

Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, breast cancer survivors have problems in taking care of their children if they have children, and they need all-round support from the family and the government.