Dr Rose Ameh, a pediatrician, says breastfeeding mothers with the COVID-19 virus can still breastfeed their babies, because breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact are beneficial for both baby and mother.
Ameh told the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Abuja that breastfeeding offers a variety of health benefits not only to an infant but also to a young mother.
“Coronavirus, is yet to be found in breast milk. However, if you have COVID-19, you might spread the virus to your infant through tiny droplets that spread when you talk, cough or sneeze,’’Ameh said. “Your breast milk is the best nutrition for your baby and can protect against many illnesses. While you are sick, you or someone else can give your baby expressed breast milk.
When asked if a donor’s breast milk was safe during the pandemic, the expert noted that donor breast milk that have been screened and pasteurised can be used.
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