WHO mentioned there is no proof that COVID-19 is transmitted through breast milk.
Even when a nursing mother has contracted the virus.
It’s safer to breastfeed than to provide infants formula milk.
The World Health Organization (WHO) mentioned there is no proof that COVID-19 is transmitted through breast milk. Even when a nursing mother contracted the virus.
In a press release by WHO on its website. The health body said nursing mothers are to proceed breastfeeding their infants regardless of the pandemic.
It stressed that while researchers are testing breast milk from mothers with a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19. It’s safer to breastfeed than to provide infants formula milk.
“WHO and UNICEF encourage women to continue to breastfeed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even if they have confirmed or suspected COVID-19,” the statement mentioned.
“While researchers continue to test breast milk from mothers with confirmed or suspected COVID-19. Current evidence indicates that it’s unlikely that COVID-19 would be transmitted through breastfeeding or by giving breast milk. Expressed by a mother confirmed or suspected to have COVID-19.”
The statement adds: “Active COVID-19 virus has not, to date, been detected in the breastmilk of any mother with confirmed or suspected COVID-19.
“Women with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 can therefore breastfeed if they wish to do so.”
The body restated that “the numerous benefits of breastfeeding substantially outweigh the potential risks of illness associated with the virus.”
