A study fromKeraladone by researchers ofNational Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences(NIMHANS), Bengaluru, andNational Health Mission(Kerala) has found that 12% of the 8,189 mothers with children aged 13-15 months studied had impaired bonding.
Incidentally, it has been found that those in extended or joint families, experiencing postpartum complications, supplementary breastfeeding in the first six months, depression and temperamental issues in infants had more impaired bonding.
In the most severe end, where the mother-infant bonding (MIB) is significantly impaired with inadequate maternal skills, there can be adverse consequences including higher risk for impaired Learning in young children, child abuse, and psychiatric disorders in children.