Breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic
| Autor: | Paulina Szczygioł, Barbara Królak-Olejnik |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2022 |
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| Zdroj: | Pediatria Polska, Vol 97, Iss 2, Pp 140-145 (2022) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 0031-3939 2300-8660 |
| DOI: | 10.5114/polp.2022.116033 |
| Popis: | The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic significantly influenced aspects of children’s nutrition, in particular breastfeeding and the percentage of breastfeeding mothers. During the pandemic, changes in postnatal care have occurred and may result in a global decline of the breastfeeding initiation rate and problems with long-term maintenance of lactation. Mother’s milk is not a source of viral infection for a child; on the contrary, due to the presence of antibodies specific to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, it gives the possibility of acquiring passive immune protection. Currently, breastfeeding requires special care and protection. Emphasizing the benefits of human milk should become a priority in obstetric, neonatal and pediatric departments. |
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