Data di Pubblicazione:
2022
Citazione:
Breastfeeding during a Pandemic / G.P. Milani, A. Porro, C. Agostoni, M.L. Giannì. - In: ANNALS OF NUTRITION AND METABOLISM. - ISSN 0250-6807. - 78:1(2022 Feb 17), pp. 17-25. [10.1159/000521349]
Abstract:
Background: The current pandemic and the concerns of vertical transmission of SARS-CoV-2 have contributed to increasing the rate of breastfeeding interruption. This tendency has been associated with negative effects on the well-being of lactating mothers and their infants. The aim of this review is to summarize the evidence on the strategies to support breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic and on the safety of breastfeeding during a SARS-CoV-2 infection or after COVID-19 vaccination. Summary: Available data show that the lack of support of lactating mothers during the pandemic has contributed to breastfeeding cessation worldwide. However, a few strategies have been proposed to overcome this issue. The risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission from infected mothers to their offspring is extremely low. Furthermore, vaccination of lactating mothers is not associated with side effects in their infants. Key Messages: Increasing effort should be made to support breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mothers who are able to take care of their offspring and to adopt basic hygiene measures should not interrupt breastfeeding during a SARS-CoV-2 infection. Vaccination of lactating mothers might further strengthen the protective effect of breastfeeding against infections.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
COVID-19; Human milk; Infection; Risk; SARS-CoV-2; Transmission; Vaccines
Elenco autori:
G.P. Milani, A. Porro, C. Agostoni, M.L. Giannì
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