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Are there any special conditions for those who are breastfeeding?

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Are there any special conditions for those who are breastfeeding?#3703

By SangeethaKamal - 07 Mar 2020, 12:42

- 07 Mar 2020, 12:42 #3703

What are the measures that a breastfeeding woman should take in case of spread of corona virus infection ?

Re: Are there any special conditions for those who are breastfeeding?#3764

By Naghul adhithya k s - 09 Mar 2020, 21:11

- 09 Mar 2020, 21:11 #3764

There is no evidence that the illness can be transmitted through breastmilk. However, breastfeeding mothers who are infected should wear a mask when near their baby, wash their hands before and after feeding, and disinfect contaminated surfaces.

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV), the virus has not been detected in breast milk; however we do not know whether mothers with COVID-19 can transmit the virus via breast milk.