If you are too unwell to breastfeed your baby due to COVID-19 or other complications, you should be supported to safely provide your baby with breastmilk in a way possible,…
Yes. Close contact and early, exclusive breastfeeding helps a baby to thrive. You should be supported to: a. Breastfeed safely, with good respiratory hygiene; b. Hold your newborn skin-to-skin, and…
Yes. Women with COVID-19 can breastfeed if they wish to do. They should: a. Practice respiratory hygiene during feeding, wearing a mask where available; b. Wash hands before and after…
No. WHO advice is that caesarean sections should only be performed when medically justified. The mode of birth should be individualized and based on a woman’s preferences alongside obstetric indications.
There is no conclusive evidence to determine if a pregnant woman with COVID-19 can pass the virus to her foetus or baby during pregnancy or delivery or breastfeeding.
Answered above. The answer may change if there is any change in the guidelines by ICMR.
Pregnant women should take the same precautions to avoid COVID-19 infection as other people. You can help protect yourself by: a. Washing your hands frequently with soap and water. b.…
At present there is no evidence that they are at higher risk of severe illness than the general population. However, due to changes in their bodies and immune systems, we…
It may be safe, but better to avoid it as much as we can. If Needed, we may open the package after a day or two so that the virus…
While there has been one instance of a dog being infected in Hong Kong, to date, there is no evidence that a dog, cat or any pet can transmit COVID-19.…
