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Ursula has just had a baby and is considering bottle feeding her as she plans to return to work very soon. However, she is worried that she will be unable to form a strong attachment with her baby if she does not breast feed her. Based on recent research, what would you, as her doctor, tell her?

Many health professionals have argued that breast feeding facilitates the development of an attachment bond between the mother and infant. However, a recent research review found that the positive role of breast feeding on the mother-infant relationship is not supported by research. The review concluded that recommending breast feeding should not be based on its role in improving the mother-infant relationship, but rather on its positive effects on infant and maternal health. So, while it is not necessary that Ursula feed her baby to have a strong bond with her, it is advisable that she do so in view of the many benefits to her and the baby's health.


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