This is fairly tricky skating we're getting on here, judging social dynamics in a breast v. bottle scenerio... how to prove quality of a relationship is difficult enough, let a relationship with an infant and adult...

But really, I think this is besides the point. Not only is breastfeeding healthy, safe, and inexpensive as nourishment for your kid, it has benefits for the mother as well, be they weight loss, or a sense of closeness with their child.

here is a rundown of the nutritional benefits and supports for breastfeeding mothers and children:

www.dsib.ord/breast_feeding

With all the practical reasons there are to breastfeed, I really don't need any study on baby-to-mom closeness. He's right there at my breast.