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Breastfeeding and Covid-19

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  • Quiroga López, Ileana Beatriz
  • Ruiz Reyes, Dionis
  • García Rodríguez, Diana
  • Águila Carbelo, Madyaret
  • Herrero Díaz, Adriel

Abstract

Breastfeeding is inherent to mammals, and without it, none would have survived. COVID-19 is caused by a new betacoronavirus officially named SARS-CoV-2, and the possibility of transmission through breast milk is being studied. A literature review was conducted to characterise how breastfeeding is carried out during the COVID-19 pandemic and to make recommendations. Journals and websites such as SciELO and Infomed were used, for a total of 14 references. The numerous benefits of skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding far outweigh the possible risks of transmission and disease associated with COVID-19. To date, there are no reasons to avoid or interrupt breastfeeding.

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  • Quiroga López, Ileana Beatriz & Ruiz Reyes, Dionis & García Rodríguez, Diana & Águila Carbelo, Madyaret & Herrero Díaz, Adriel, 2026. "Breastfeeding and Covid-19," SAP Health and Policy, South American Publishing.
    • Handle: RePEc:cwf:shpart:shp2026360
    DOI: 10.56294/shp2026360
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