Interim guidance on breastfeeding for a mother confirmed or under investigation for COVID-19

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Interim guidance on breastfeeding for a mother confirmed or under investigation for COVID-19

February 19, 2020
By National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.

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National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
Description:

This interim guidance is intended for women who are confirmed to have COVID-19 or are persons-under-investigation (PUI) for COVID-19 and are currently breastfeeding. This interim guidance is based on what is currently known about COVID-19 and the transmission of other viral respiratory infections. CDC will update this interim guidance as needed as additional information becomes available. For breastfeeding guidance in the immediate postpartum setting, refer to Interim Considerations for Infection Prevention and Control of 2019 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Inpatient Obstetric Healthcare Settings.
Content Notes:

Transmission of COVID-19 through breast milk -- CDC breastfeeding guidance for other infectious illnesses -- Guidance on breastfeeding for mothers with confirmed COVID-19 or under investigation for COVID-19.
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Breast Feeding Coronavirus Infections COVID-19 Hand Hygiene Infant, Newborn Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical Mothers
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Guidance
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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
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