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Retrospective Study on Breastfeeding Practices by SARS-COV-2 Positive Mothers in a High Risk Area for Coronavirus Infection.
- Source :
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Turkish Archives of Pediatrics . Sep2021, Vol. 56 Issue 5, p479-484. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Background: During the pandemic of SARS-Cov-2, among other clinical and public health issues, a major concern raised by SARS-CoV-2 is the possibility of transmission of the infection from mother to child in the perinatal period. This has placed a question mark on the safety of breastfeeding, with ambiguity on the joint management of SARS-CoV-2 positive or suspected mothers and their children. It was aimed to evaluate breastfeeding rates for newborns of asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 positive mothers who were temporarily separated from their babies at birth, compared to those who were not separated. Results: Babies who were not isolated from their mothers at delivery were significantly more likely to be breastfed and were at no higher risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2. Conclusion: Following the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations and strict hand and mask hygiene measures, breastfeeding practices can be established and maintained through rooming-in, thus promoting the mother-child bond without compromising the safety of the newborn. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 27576256
- Volume :
- 56
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Turkish Archives of Pediatrics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 152661682
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.5152/TurkArchPediatr.2021.21156