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Morgan,
I will pass onto you a paper written by the well-known and foundational
attachment researcher Mary Ainsworth that describes how abrupt weaning of a
toddler can have a sustained negaitve impact on the child-mother
relationship. I also have a book chapter (hopefully soon to be published)
describing how toddlers use breastfeeding as an attachment behaviour (the
reason why abrupt weaning is so potentially damaging). However, I was
wondering if anyone here might be able to assist me in tracking down more
details on the Ainsworth paper? I found it via Eric and I suspect that it
may be a conference paper but don't know. Mary Ainsworth may have also
presented the results (describing the child's response to abrupt weaning) in
one of her many papers/books so if anyone is aware of any other sources for
this research I would appreciate hearing about it.
The Eric ref is Ainsworth, M. D.S., and B. I. Tracey. "Infant Feeding and
Attachment." ERIC ED089847 (1972).
Karleen Gribble
Australia
----- Original Message -----
From: "Morgan Gallagher" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 11:48 AM
Subject: Effects of the Abrupt Cessation of Breastfeeding
> Therefore, we're seeking to find all research based and peer reviewed
> literature, that deals with the various effects of abrupt removal of the
> baby/toddler from the mother's breast. From the danger of mastitis and
> the need for maintaining supply, through to how to then feed the baby in
> order to maximise chances of a return to the breast, to the traumatic
> effects of the loss of comfort and mother's skin etc. There is a real
> need to be able to provide evidence of the immense psychological
> impact/trauma on both infant and mother, in these horrendous situations,
> specifically related to breastfeeding.
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