HI: Lit searches I've done on this topic have not discriminated breast vs. other fed children. Even if stats show a lower incidence of abuse among breastfed children, it still only means (sadly) a lower, not no, incidence. Could this mother have been suffering from depression. The breastfed infant so often is more alert and requests mother's company more than other-fed children, so mother's expectations may not be congruent with reality. Also, what is mother's history, does she feel alone/isolated -- not unusual in our culture, does she have partner/family support or is she on her own? So many contributing factors... Hope this mother and baby get the help they need. KKGromada