FAQ for healthcare workers on breastfeeding and COVID-19

Publication language
English
Date published
01 Aug 2021
Type
Tools, guidelines and methodologies
Keywords
COVID-19, Health
Organisations
World Health Organization (WHO)
Link
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/question-and-ans…

Q&A for breastfeeding and COVID.

Can COVID-19 be passed through breastfeeding?

Transmission of active COVID-19 (virus that can cause infection) through breast milk and breastfeeding has not been detected to date. There is no reason to avoid or stop breastfeeding.