Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for babies and protects them against illness. Disruption of breastfeeding can lead to a drop in milk supply, refusal by the infant to take the breast, and a decrease in protective immune factors contained in breast milk. But mothers will be understandably worried and asking themselves whether coronavirus can be passed on through breast milk and what they can do to protect themselves and their babies.
Here are some tips for keeping mothers and babies safe during the COVID-19 crisis: