[Development of babies fed with breast milk. Assessment in neonatal units]

M José Aguilar Cordero1, Carmen Puertas Pérez

  • 1Departamento de enfermería, Universidad de Granada, Unidad de Recién nacidos patológicos, Hospital Clínico Universitario, Granada.

Revista De Enfermeria (Barcelona, Spain)
|September 26, 2003
PubMed

Insights

Breastfeeding newborns in Neonatal Wards promotes superior mother-infant bonding. Continued breastfeeding in early infancy enhances the affective relationship compared to early cessation.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal care
  • Child development
  • Maternal-infant health

Context:

  • Evaluation of newborn growth, development, and behavior in a Neonatal Ward setting.
  • Study adherence to M. Gordon's conceptual guidelines for infant care.

Purpose:

  • To assess the impact of maternal breastfeeding on neonatal outcomes.
  • To compare the mother-infant affective relationship in breastfed versus non-breastfed infants.

Summary:

  • Infants exclusively breastfed with mother's milk exhibited enhanced affective relationships with their mothers.
  • A superior bond was observed between mothers and infants who continued breastfeeding compared to those who ceased early.

Impact:

  • Highlights the critical role of breastfeeding in fostering early maternal-infant attachment.
  • Provides evidence supporting breastfeeding continuation for improved psychosocial development in newborns.

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