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HEALTH MOTHER AND BABY 58
RET AIL PHARMA C Y • MA Y 2020
Breastfeeding in the time of
COVID-19
The message from the ABA for times
of viral outbreak is “to continue
breastfeeding” and to, “wherever possible
keep mother and baby together”.
“If a mother has been diagnosed with
or is suspected of having COVID-19,
care should be taken to follow usual
precautions while continuing to keep
her babe with her and to breastfeed,”
Ms Hull said. “If a mother has stopped
breastfeeding [during this time], there is
help available to start again.”
Not easy but worth it
According to Ms Hartley, it’s important
to remember that breastfeeding,
especially in the “early days and weeks”
is “difficult”, but there is help available
because breast is definitely best
where possible.
“The average first-time mum can take
about six weeks to master this new skill,”
she said. “Sometimes just reassuring a
mum that these challenges are normal
is enough to encourage her on the
harder days.
“Seek professional help.
A breastfeeding plan will help reduce
conflicting information and empower
mum that she is following the right steps.
“If the baby has lost more than 10 per
cent of its birth weight … this is a red
flag for midwives and paediatricians to
implement a feeding plan … if a mum
has very low supply and the baby
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continues to lose weight, then we’ll
look at supplement feeds, like formula.
This would always come after
breastfeeding and after you’ve given the
baby expressed milk.”
References:
World Health Organisation 2020. ‘Breastfeeding’.
who.int/health-topics/breastfeeding#tab=tab_1
[Accessed 6/4/20].
The Women’s. The Royal Women’s Hospital,
Melbourne. ‘Breastfeeding’. thewomens.org.au/
health-information/breastfeeding [Accessed 6/4/20].
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