Supporting mother -
infant bonding increases the duration of breastfeeding in mothers with newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit
Maternal
infant bonding increases with breastfeeding.
Not exact matches
Increased release of the hormone oxytocin, which helps the uterus return to normal size and encourages
bonding with the
infant
They, like many parents, had rediscovered the benefits of cosleeping with their
infants -
increased bonding, ease of feeding and a greater sense of closeness.
This ability helps to reduce frustration in both children and parents,
increase self - confidence for the child, and enrich the parent -
infant bond.
Studies indicate that breastfed
infants have fewer ear and respiratory tract infections, diarrheal illnesses, and atopic skin disorders.2, 3
Increased mother —
infant bonding and an overall decrease in the
infant morbidity and hospitalization rates have also been reported.4 Mothers benefit by faster return to prepregnancy weights.5
The primary
bond is usually with the mother and with
increasing participation of fathers in the care of
infants, co-bonding is seen more frequently.
Some of the many benefits a Postpartum Doula provides for you and your baby include: Better
infant care skills Positive newborn characteristics Breastfeeding skills improve A healthy set of coping skills and strategies Relief from postpartum depression More restful sleep duration and quality Education and support services for a smooth transition home A more content baby Improved
infant growth translates into
increased confidence A content baby with an easier temperament Education for you to gain greater self - confidence Referrals to competent, appropriate professionals and support groups when necessary The benefits of skin to skin contact Breastfeeding success Lessen the severity and duration of postpartum depression Improved birth outcomes Decrease risk of abuse Families with disabilities can also benefit greatly by learning special skills specific to their situation Families experiencing loss often find relief through our Doula services Improved
bonding between parent and child.
Third, maternal sensitivity and a closer early mother -
infant bond as a consequence of
increased mother
infant contact associated with breastfeeding may also in part explain
infant neurobehavioural outcomes in the short, and possibly longer term.
This
increase was comprised of a purely nutritional benefit, as well and the benefit of the
bonding of an
infant with the mother.
Indeed, mice fed L. reuteri exhibited
increased grooming [16], an activity regulated by the neurohypophyseal hormone oxytocin featured in
infant - mother
bonding [46].
Finding that oral L. reuteri therapy
increased circulating levels of oxytocin in our animal model, we theorized that microbes associated with milk consumption may stimulate vagal pathways as for pleasure reward during
infant - maternal
bonding [29].
It is thought that
infant - directed speech (IDS) facilitates
infants» linguistic development by amplifying the phonetic characteristics of native language vowels (Kuhl et al. 1997), allows
infants» to select appropriate social partners (Schachner and Hannon 2011) and
increases social
bonding between
infant and caregiver (Kaplan et al. 1995).
Research by Raineki, Moriceau, and Sullivan describes the neuro - biology of «
infant attachment to an abusive caregiver» and they link the
increased motivation to
bond to the abusive parent to be the result of the survival advantage provided to children by the attachment
bond.
This method in turn has been shown to
increase the level of
bonding between
infant and caregiver.
Within 15 minutes of holding a baby, according to this study, men experience
increases in the hormones that facilitate responsiveness to
infants (vasopressin), closeness and care (prolactin), and affection and social
bonds (oxytocin).