In:
Acta Paediatrica, Wiley, Vol. 109, No. 9 ( 2020-09), p. 1713-1716
Kurzfassung:
The global COVID‐19 pandemic has been associated with high rates of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) transmission, morbidity and mortality in the general population. Evidence‐based guidance on caring for babies born to mothers with COVID‐19 is needed. There is currently insufficient evidence to suggest vertical transmission between mothers and their newborn infants. However, transmission can happen after birth from mothers or other carers. Based on the currently available data, prolonged skin‐to‐skin contact and early and exclusive breastfeeding remain the best strategies to reduce the risks of morbidity and mortality for both the mother with COVID‐19 and her baby.
Materialart:
Online-Ressource
ISSN:
0803-5253
,
1651-2227
Sprache:
Englisch
Verlag:
Wiley
Publikationsdatum:
2020
ZDB Id:
1492629-5
ZDB Id:
1501466-6