Mothers and their children are connected even before birth. All those months spent together to mark the beginning of a sometimes challenging, yet rewarding, relationship. Moms have an important role in their child's mental health because they provide basic necessities (i.e. food, water, shelter, and sleep) and form a secure attachment with their young child. Attachment is the emotional bond that develops between an infant and caregiver. Children who have healthy attachments with their caregivers are more likely to form stable relationships later in life.
Research has shown that the brain waves of mothers and their babies are connected, working as a 'mega-network' when they interact.
Virtually every moment you spend with your baby is a bonding experience. The mother-baby bond exceeds the boundaries of your heart.
The mystical connection of bonding may not come quickly or easily. There are many instances when opportunities to bond may feel out of reach. Perhaps childbirth has left you too physically sore, exhausted, or anxious to experience the pleasures of early bonding. Perhaps you have other children vying for your attention or you've returned to work outside the home, and it is just not possible to devote yourself entirely to your newborn. You can see where a multitude of scenarios can interrupt the typical flow of the bonding experience. But don't fret. You've already begun an amazing journey with your new bundle of joy and happiness. The answer is quite simple: Love will find a way.