Moms Who Breast-Feed Less Likely to Neglect Child

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"Maternal neglect represents a fundamental breakdown in the relationship between a mother and her child, as the mom fails to provide the physical and emotional caregiving that an infant requires for optimal development. Breast-feeding may be a natural way to support the mother-infant relationship, reducing the risk of neglect in the long term."

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The U.S. National Institute of Child Health and Human Development has more about breast-feeding.

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-- Robert Preidt