Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Title: Breastfeeding and Covid-19
Author-Name: Quiroga López, Ileana Beatriz
Author-Name: Ruiz Reyes, Dionis
Author-Name: García Rodríguez, Diana
Author-Name: Águila Carbelo, Madyaret
Author-Name: 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.
Journal: SAP Health and Policy
Year: 2026
DOI: 10.56294/shp2026360
File-URL: https://southam.pub/journals/files/shp/shp2026360en.pdf
File-Format: application/pdf
Handle: RePEc:cwf:shpart:shp2026360