ReviewCureus2023
The Psychological Benefits of Breastfeeding: Fostering Maternal Well-Being and Child Development.
Review in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 74 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Who cites it
74 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 103 citations in OpenAlex.
- Women's Experiences of Breastfeeding Beyond One Year: A Qualitative Systematic Review.Maternal & child nutrition · 2026Pooled it
- Difference in the Intestinal Microbiota between Breastfeed Infants and Infants Fed with Artificial Milk: A Systematic Review.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Pooled it
- Video-Based Peer Support and Exclusive Breastfeeding and Maternal Self-Efficacy: A Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA network open · 2026Trial
- Effectiveness of a nurse-led theory-based program on breastfeeding outcomes in women after cesarean section: a randomized controlled trial.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Trial
- Health Literacy, Psychological Distress and Fertility Attitudes Among Postpartum Women: A Mediation Analysis.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- The effect of exclusive breastfeeding levels for the first 6 months on the prevalence of overweight in children under 5 years of age.Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2026Article
- Building Health from Childhood: One Health Strategies for Obesity Prevention and Nutritional Education in Italy.Journal of prevention (2022) · 2026Article
- Early Reward Learning and the Origins of Obesity: Food, Non-Food Reward, and Developing Self-Regulation.Current obesity reports · 2026Review
- Breastfeeding cessation decisions, practices, and Support-seeking Among mothers in Tehran, Iran: a cross-sectional study.International breastfeeding journal · 2026Article
- Breastfeeding in term and preterm infants with and without growth restriction: A 50-year analysis of incidence and duration.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2026Article
- Associations between formal social support in early postpartum, parenting self-efficacy, and parent-infant bonding: A cross-sectional survey.International journal of nursing studies advances · 2026Article
- Breastfeeding Practices, Insomnia Symptoms, Anxiety, and Depression Among Lebanese Mothers: A Cross-Sectional Study.Food science & nutrition · 2026Article
- Case Studies to Document Strategies Used by Mothers to Overcome Significant Maternal Morbidity Challenges to Successful Breastfeeding.Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association · 2026Article
- Breastfeeding support in Italian Pediatric Intensive Care Units: a nationwide survey on protocols, practices, and challenges.European journal of pediatrics · 2026Article
- A Study of the Relationship Between Breastfeeding, Attachment Style and Oral Health in Pubertal Children: A Network Analysis.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Moderating effect of dysmenorrhea on the association between number of pregnancies and antenatal depression in the third trimester: a cross-sectional study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Observational
- Wet Nursing and Human Milk Sharing: Reviving Sustainable Systems to Prioritise Breastfeeding.Maternal & child nutrition · 2026Review
- Early environmental risks and the developmental dynamics of internalizing and externalizing problems from birth to adolescence.European child & adolescent psychiatry · 2026Article
- Safe use of human milk for preterms in the context of maternal polypharmacy: a framework to improve practices.Pediatric research · 2026Review
- Nephrology Survey on Reproductive Health and Kidney Disease.Kidney international reports · 2026Article
14 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
Funding
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Abstract
The value of breastfeeding surpasses its utilitarian role in nourishing, encompassing profound psychological advantages for mothers and children. The orchestration of emotional bonds relies on the interplay of oxytocin and prolactin, fundamental hormones that underpin maternal attachment, mitigate postpartum depression, and cultivate self-confidence. Simultaneously, breastfeeding promotes infant development by fostering robust brain growth, bolstering immune defenses, and nurturing cognitive and emotional maturation - all of which are nurtured through maternal interactions. We must respond to the call for heightened advocacy of breastfeeding. This entails delivering education, easily accessible support, and creating an environment where breastfeeding is normalized. By dispelling misconceptions and eradicating stigmatization associated with breastfeeding, we can amplify awareness and empower mothers to make well-informed decisions for their newborns. These implications reverberate extensively. Enhanced maternal mental well-being and self-assurance form the bedrock of healthier family dynamics. At the same time, the dividends of cognitive, emotional, and immunological enrichment in children represent a more promising future. At a societal level, the embrace and promotion of breastfeeding cultivate an environment that places immense value on the health and happiness of both mothers and children. This journey is more profound than mere sustenance; it signifies a complex web of advantages. Elevating awareness and support for breastfeeding solidifies the global commitment to comprehensive maternal and child welfare and the flourishing of meaningful relationships.
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