| Consensus-based recommendation 6.E33 | |
|---|---|
| Expert consensus | Level of consensus +++ |
| Women who are positive for SARS-CoV-2/have COVID-19 disease must be supported to breastfeed. Special hygiene measures should be observed. If the health of the mother or infant does not permit breastfeeding, the goal should be to use expressed breastmilk to feed the infant. | |
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