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

Ilana S Hairston1,2, Jonathan E Handelzalts3, Tamar Lehman-Inbar3

  • 1Department of Psychology, Academic College of Tel-Hai, 1220800, Qiryat Shemona, Israel. hairstonster@gmail.com.

Summary

Breastfeeding does not appear to be a key factor in mother-infant bonding. This study found no evidence that breastfeeding protects against mood or sleep issues impacting bonding in healthy mothers.

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