2011
DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-7610.2011.02406.x
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Breastfeeding, brain activation to own infant cry, and maternal sensitivity

Abstract: Background Research points to the importance of breastfeeding for promoting close mother-infant contact and social-emotional development. Recent functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studies have identified brain regions related to maternal behaviors. However, little research has addressed the neurobiological mechanisms underlying the relationship between breastfeeding and maternal behavior in human mothers. We investigated the associations between breastfeeding, maternal brain response to own infant st… Show more

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“…This is consistent with previous findings using baby cry and visual stimuli (Atzil et al, 2012;Ho et al, 2014;Kim et al, 2011;Phelps, 2004;Swain et al, 2008;Wittfoth-Schardt et al, 2012). …”
Section: Figure 2 About Here Please Discussionsupporting
confidence: 83%
“…This is consistent with previous findings using baby cry and visual stimuli (Atzil et al, 2012;Ho et al, 2014;Kim et al, 2011;Phelps, 2004;Swain et al, 2008;Wittfoth-Schardt et al, 2012). …”
Section: Figure 2 About Here Please Discussionsupporting
confidence: 83%
“…There are several studies associated with maternal bonding, postpartum depression, and delivery mode [18] [19] [20]. As shown in Table 1, there were significant differences in breastfeeding ratios among the different delivery mode groups.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 95%
“…The reason for the low breastfeeding ratio in the cesarean section group is unknown. Breastfeeding mothers showed greater activations in the superior frontal gyrus, insula, precuneus, striatum, and amygdala [20]. Possibly, the low ratio of early neonatal attachment in both planned and emergent cesarean section groups, as well as oxytocin secretion during labor may affect breastfeeding.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…At three to four months postpartum, breastfeeding women showed greater activations in the superior frontal gyrus, insula, precuneus, striatum, and amygdala as compared to the formula feeding mothers. This may suggest a neurobiological link between breastfeeding and the brain regions associated with maternal-infant bonding and empathy (136).…”
Section: Maternal Wellbeingmentioning
confidence: 99%