COVID-19 and Family Connects Information

Breastfeeding and COVID-19

“All international world health guidelines agree: Breastfeeding should continue and be supported during the COVID-19 epidemic, with appropriate precautions.”

Learn more at ILCA Statement on Breastfeeding and Lactation Support During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine statement on COVID-19 and Breastfeeding.

Center of Disease Control and Prevention, and Breastfeeding.  Learn more at CDC

FAQs Coronavirus (COVID-19), Pregnancy and Breastfeeding. Learn more at CDC

Other resources

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network. Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope

With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)