شیردهی در زمان ابتلا به کوید 19
Nafas Journal,
Vol. 8 No. 3 (1400),
28 Mehr 2021,
The pandemic of COVID-19 and the subsequent social distancing led to a lot of changes in the management of breastfed infant. Some protocols suggested separating the infected mothers from their neonates. Others, however, supported breastfeeding as a safe method with appropriate precautions. Considering that breastfeeding improves the emotional relationship between mother and baby, increases the quality of breastfeeding, reduces maternal stress and has a proven role in the health of mother and infant, it is very important to understand the impact of pandemic upon the ability to breastfeed. Studies have shown that in many mothers, there are numerous barriers stemming from social distancing, and in some cases, with some stopped breastfeeding against the mother desire. The World Health Organization (WHO) supports immediate post-partum mother-infant contact .Although many countries have followed WHO guidelines, other countries implemented infection prevention and control policies by post-partum separation and prohibit breastfeeding or proving expressed breast milk.
Up to data given from studies of COVID-19, it is suggestive of potentially milder course of disease among children, although the risk for severe disease in infancy remains.
It is clear the separation causes irreparable harms including disrupting breastfeeding and limiting its protection against of infectious diseases, and may even lead to replace of breastfeeding by other items. Moreover it doesn’t ensure lower viral exposure during hospitalization and post-discharge.
Generally, conservative policies for infected mothers and their infants may lead to excess preventable illnesses in infants. Given the challenges ahead
In this study, we reviewed numerous articles on the benefits and disadvantages of breastfeeding in infected mothers. And, considering the benefits of breastfeeding, it is recommended to continue breastfeeding by special attention to the protocols.