Body image, maternal fetal attachment, and breast feeding

Author(s): Slade, P., Wilson, K.

Journal/Book: J Psychosom Res. 1996; 41: The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford, England OX5 1GB. Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd. 181-184.

Abstract: The aim of this study is to make a preliminary examination of the relationship between body satisfaction, maternal fetal attachment, and breast or bottle feeding plans in pregnancy. Thirty eight women between 32 and 38 weeks pregnant were examined by means of the Maternal Foetal Attachment Scale, the Eating Disorders Examination, and the Body Satisfaction Scale. Women intending to breast feed were more satisfied with their shape. Women intending to breast feed had higher levels of maternal fetal attachment. Body shape dissatisfaction and low maternal fetal attachment may account for why some women choose to bottle feed.

Note: Article SF Foster, Manchester Royal Infirm, Dept Psychiat, Rawnsley Bldg, Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9WL, Lancs, England

Keyword(s): body image; breast feeding; maternal fetal attachment; MOTHERS

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