Mother-infant bonding is not associated with feeding type: a community study sample.

Ilana S HairstonJonathan E HandelzaltsTamar Lehman-InbarMichal Kovo

Published in: BMC pregnancy and childbirth (2019)

These findings suggest that among healthy mothers, breastfeeding may not be a central factor in mother-infant bonding, nor is it protective against the negative impact of mood symptoms and bonding difficulties. Theoretical and methodological bases of these findings are discussed.

Keyphrases

healthcare
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preterm infants
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