Breastfeeding during COVID-19 - English

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Outline:

1. COVID-19 - What is COVID-19? - How it spreads - Symptoms of this disease 2. Breastfeeding during COVID-19 - Importance of breast milk - General guidelines for infant feeding - Guidelines to maintain hygiene while feeding the baby - Guidelines for mothers or babies who are exposed to COVID-19 - Use of medical masks, tissue paper and handkerchief - Options for feeding the baby when the mother is unwell - Skin-to-skin contact and kangaroo mother care