Being a new mother is a wonderful feeling,yet it times it can be challenging too.A mother wants to give what is best for her baby be in terms of food or skin care or parenting.She gets advices from all the corners and are contradictory at times.
One such bothering issue is whether she should continue breastfeeding if she is ill?In current scenario of corona pandemic this question has got more relevance.
There are no evidence yet that corona virus gets secreted in breastmilk. So mother can continue to breastfeed even if she is positive for corona virus infection given that she follows all the hygiene measures. Moreover, breastfeeding provides readymade immunity,emotional security along with best nutrition.