Most babies born to mothers with COVID-19 separated after birth resulting in low breastfeeding rates (IMAGE)

Murdoch Childrens Research Institute

Most babies born to mothers with COVID-19 separated after birth resulting in low breastfeeding rates

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Most babies born to mothers with COVID-19 were separated after birth resulting in low breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact rates during the height of the pandemic, according to a new global study.

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Toshimasa Ishibashi

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