Abstract

IBARRA PESO, Jacqueline; BUSTAMANTE GUZMAN, Carla  and  TORRES MUNOZ, Javiera. Effects of COVID-19 on breastfeeding in Chile during 2020. Rev Ciencias Médicas [online]. 2021, vol.25, n.4  Epub July 01, 2021. ISSN 1561-3194.

Currently in Chile and in much of the planet a respiratory infection that has caused a great impact, known as coronavirus or COVID-19, is being experienced. The present review aimed to describe the influence of COVID-19 on breastfeeding in Chile during 2020. To date, there is no scientific evidence that reveals the presence of COVID-19 in breast milk. It is recommended to continue breastfeeding in the absence or presence of COVID-19, but with all hygiene and safety measures directed by the health authority. A total of 34 articles were published.

Keywords : CORONAVIRUS INFECTIONS; POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION; BREAST FEEDING.

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