Breastfeeding is a fundamental biological function in mammals, allowing the progeny to develop in a physiological way. A physical and emotional dialog between mothers and offspring during breastfeeding has been described as part of the attachment relationship, and a synchronicity between maternal and neonatal brains can be hypothesized. This study aimed to assess if neonatal and maternal cortical areas activated during breastfeeding are functionally synchronized since the second day of life.
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