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[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.
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.
Abstract:
The authors evaluate the growth, development and behavior of new born children who were checked into a Neonatal Ward and were fed with their mothers' milk, following the conceptual guidelines established by M. Gordon. Among the various interesting conclusions, the authors highlight the fact that the affective relationship children who had been nursed with their mothers' milk during the first months of their lives developed with their mothers was superior to that which developed between mothers and their babies who stopped nursing during their first weeks of life.
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