Should Mothers with COVID Breastfeed Their Babies?
The World Health Organization says mothers’ milk is best for babies and that even goes for mothers who are infected with the novel coronavirus. As the world celebrates World Breastfeeding Week (August 1 to 7), health agencies are encouraging women to breastfeed their babies for a healthier planet. Breastfeeding advocates are concerned that support services for new mothers are being interrupted because of COVID-19. They say social distancing rules are making it more difficult for them to receive the support and encouragement to nurse their babies. Lawrence Grummer-Strawn, head of a WHO …