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. 2020 Jul 6;16(4):e13025. doi: 10.1111/mcn.13025

TABLE 2.

Few examples of evidence‐informed advice and community engagement around breastfeeding shared on Twitter

“When severe illness prevents a mother with #COVID19 or other complications from caring for her infant or continuing direct #breastfeeding, they should be encouraged & supported to express milk & safely provide breastmilk, with appropriate infection prevention & control measures.” Tweeted by (username, World Health Organization (WHO), account of: WHO)

“Mothers with #COVID19 symptoms who are #breastfeeding or practising skin‐to‐skin contact should practise:

• Respiratory hygiene, incl. during feeding

• Hand hygiene before & after contact with a child

• Routinely clean & disinfect surfaces which they have been in contact with”

Tweeted by (username, World Health Organization (WHO), account of: WHO)

“Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative statement on infant feeding on neonatal units during the #Covid19 outbreak & guidance on how to promote, protect, and support breastfeeding for all sick and preterm babies either in transitional or neonatal care: https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/infant‐feeding‐on‐neonatal‐units‐during‐the‐covid‐19‐outbreak/” Tweeted by (usernameBaby Friendly UK, account of, UNICEF UK baby Friendly Initiative)
“Updated 18th March 2020 Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative Statement on Infant Feeding during the COVID‐19 outbreak ‐ information on how to protect support and promote #breastfeeding and guidance on #formula feeding @1stepsnutrition: https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/infant‐feeding‐during‐the‐covid‐19‐outbreak/” Tweeted by (usernameBaby Friendly UK, account of, UNICEF UK baby Friendly Initiative)
During this worldwide crisis, let us keep in mind that #breastfeeding can save lives. No evidence that mother's should stop breastfeeding if they have #COVID19. (Tweet was paraphrased to protect individual's identity)
“We are continuing to offer #breastfeeding support remotely during the Covid‐19 situation and can help answer questions, offer support and provide a listening ear. More info: https://breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/coronavirus/ #BfNSupport” Tweeted by (username: BfN, account of The Breastfeeding Network)