By Melissa Willets, Dec 18, 2025
A very small study in 2021 found that a mother’s gaze toward their baby decreased when using a smartphone while breastfeeding. While that may sound obvious, it can impact connection. “Breastfeeding while talking on the phone reduces eye contact and responsiveness potentially impacting mother-child bonding,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, double board-certified in OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine, and the director of perinatal services/maternal fetal medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. “Infants rely on visual cues and maternal attention during feeding for emotional security and development.”
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