What is Maternal bond?
[[Image:MaternalBond.jpg|thumb|right|Mother holding child]] A '''maternal bond''' means the connections that often happen during [[pregnancy]] issues and childbirth, or between women and unrelated [[child]]ren, such as with [[adoption]]s. Maternal bonds are influenced by hundreds of emotional, mental and physical issues. Some new mothers do not bond instantly, however. {{Parenting}} {{stub}} [[Category:Family]]