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COVID-19: Current Recommendations at a Glance - (updated 8 April 2020) See below for all the in-depth information & references… There is currently no clinical evidence to suggest that the virus can be transmitted through breastmilk. To date, the virus has not been found in samples of amniotic fluid or breastmilk. Infection control measures are concentrated on avoiding the spread of COVID-19 through respiratory […]

COVID-19: Guidance – International - World Health Organization (WHO) Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pandemic from the World Health Organization Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Outbreak from the World Health Organization: Regional Office for Europe Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: Myth busters from WHO Q&A on COVID-19, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding from WHO Clinical management of severe acute respiratory infection (‎SARI)‎ when COVID-19 disease is […]

COVID-19: Guidance – National - USA – Canada – UK – Italy Looking for International Guidance? Click here USA United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Coronavirus (COVID-19) from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Information about Coronavirus Disease 2019  from the CDC. 3 April 2020. (accessed  6 April 2020) Now infants can getall […]

COVID-19: Resources for Lactation Professionals - General Resources for Skilled Lactation Providers on COVID-19  from the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) COVID-19 and Perinatal Resources. A huge list of useful resources from Laurel Wilson, BSc, IBCLC, RLC, CCCE, CLE®, CLD, CPPFE, CPPI Now infants can getall their vitamin Dfrom their mothers’ milk;no drops needed withour sponsor'sTheraNatal Lactation Completeby THERALOGIX. Use PRC code […]

COVID-19: Mental Health, Anxiety, and Social Stresses - Talking with Children about COVID-19 at KellyMomManage Anxiety & Stress from the CDC Pandemics Resource from the American Psychological Association Mental Health And COVID-19 – Information And Resources from Mental Health America ADAA Reviewed Mental Health Apps from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) COVID-19 Resources for Families from Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute (CGBI) at UNC Gillings School […]

Talking with Children about COVID-19 - How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus from PBS.orgTips for Families: Coronavirus from Zero to Three Talking with children about Coronavirus Disease 2019: Messages for parents, school staff, and others working with children from the CDC Now infants can getall their vitamin Dfrom their mothers’ milk;no drops needed withour sponsor'sTheraNatal Lactation Completeby THERALOGIX. Use […]

COVID-19: More Infant Feeding & Birth Resources - COVID-19 and Infant Feeding COVID-19: Separating Infected Mothers from Newborns: Weighing the Risks and Benefits by Melissa Bartick, MD, MS, FABM. March 31, 2020. Coronavirus with a baby: what you need to know to prepare and respond by Karleen Gribble, BRurSc, PhD Now infants can getall their vitamin Dfrom their mothers’ milk;no drops needed withour sponsor'sTheraNatal Lactation Completeby […]