Mistakes from the HIV pandemic should inform the COVID-19 response for maternal and newborn care

Abstract Background In an effort to prevent infants being infected with SARS-CoV-2, some governments, professional organisations, and health facilities are instituting policies that isolate newborns from their mothers and otherwise prevent or impede breastfeeding. Weighing of risks is necessary in p...

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Main Authors: Karleen Gribble, Roger Mathisen, Mija-tesse Ververs, Anna Coutsoudis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:International Breastfeeding Journal
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13006-020-00306-8