Unicef, safe breastfeeding even with coronavirus

Safe breastfeeding even with coronavirus: "to date, there is no evidence of vertical transmission of the coronavirus, that is, so far no mother has transmitted the virus to the child through the uterus or breastfeeding; no trace of the virus was found in the liquid amniotic, in the umbilical cord, colostrum or breast milk ".
This is what was declared by the President of Unicef ​​Italy Francesco Samengo who, thanking all the doctors, nurses, operators, virologists, researchers who tirelessly, day and night, are engaged in the fight against COVID-19, and those who assisting mothers and children in this dramatic period, he adds: "giving birth today, in full pandemic from COVID-19 is not easy, but it gives the opportunity to appreciate how important and precious breast milk is for all children".

According to what is reported online in the Epicenter of the Istituto Superiore della Sanità, if the mother is well, she can breastfeed safely; if you have any symptoms, you should follow all hygiene measures, including hand washing and wearing a mask while holding your baby and breastfeeding him. If she is ill, it is possible that she must separate from the child, but she can still supply her milk, reads a Unicef ​​note that in Italy promotes the 'Together for Breastfeeding - Hospitals & Community of Friends of Children' program to spread the culture breastfeeding and guarantee all children adequate nutrition and the best possible start to life. To date, 30 hospitals are part of the Unicef ​​Network in Italy - where infants and their mothers benefit from the best standards of assistance in childbirth and breastfeeding and 7 communities recognized by UNICEF as Friends of Children, 4 Degree Courses recognized as Friends breastfeeding and over 900 Baby Pit Stop - spaces dedicated to all families where they can take care of their children. (ANSA).