Guidance on breastfeeding during the Covid-19 pandemic

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Authors

Valdenise Martins Laurindo Tuma Calil · Universidade de São Paulo

Vera Lúcia Jornada Krebs · Centro Universitário das Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas

Werther Brunow de Carvalho · Centro Universitário das Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas

Abstract

All maternal decisions in relation to breastfeeding are justifiable since the infection by Covid-19 is still poorly known. However, puerperal women and their families must be very well informed to make a conscious choice based on the information available in the literature so far.

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction Breastfeeding Practices and Influences Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira

Volume 66, Issue 4, pp. 541-546

DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.66.4.541

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