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

Abstract Background Bonding refers to emotions and cognitions towards one’s infant. Breastfeeding is believed to facilitate bonding, yet only a handful of studies have empirically tested this assertion. This study aimed to confirm whether a positive association between breastfeeding and bonding exis...

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Main Authors: Ilana S. Hairston, Jonathan E. Handelzalts, Tamar Lehman-Inbar, Michal Kovo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-019-2264-0