The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting normal life globally, every area of life is touched. The pandemic demands quick action and as new information emerges, reliable synthesises and guidelines for care are urgently needed. Breastfeeding protects mother and child; its health benefits are undisputed and based on evidence. To plan and support breastfeeding within the current pandemic, two areas need to be understood: 1) the clinical characteristics of COVID-19 as it applies to breastfeeding and 2) the protective properties of breastfeeding, including the practice of skin-to-skin care. This review aims to summarise how to manage breastfeeding during COVID-19. The summary was used to create guidelines for healthcare professionals and mothers. Current publications on breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic were reviewed to inform guidelines for clinical practice. Current evidence states that the Coronavirus is not transmitted via breastmilk. Breastfeeding benefits outweigh possible risks during the COVID-19 pandemic and may even protect the infant and mother. General infection control measures should be in place and adhered to very strictly. Breastfeeding should be encouraged, mothers and infant dyads should be cared for together, and skin-to-skin contact ensured throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. If mothers are too ill to breastfeed, they should still be supported to express their milk, and the infant should be fed by a healthy individual. Guidelines, based on this current evidence, were produced and can be distributed to health care facilities where accessible information is needed.

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COVID-19 大流行期间的母乳喂养 - 临床实践文献综述。

COVID-19 大流行正在扰乱全球的正常生活，生活的各个领域都受到影响。这一流行病需要迅速采取行动，随着新信息的出现，迫切需要可靠的综合和护理指南。母乳喂养可以保护母亲和孩子；它对健康的益处是无可争议的并且有证据支持。为了在当前大流行期间规划和支持母乳喂养，需要了解两个方面：1) 适用于母乳喂养的 COVID-19 的临床特征；2) 母乳喂养的保护特性，包括皮肤接触护理的做法。本综述旨在总结如何在 COVID-19 期间管理母乳喂养。该摘要用于为医疗保健专业人员和母亲制定指南。我们回顾了当前关于 COVID-19 大流行期间母乳喂养的出版物，为临床实践提供指导。目前的证据表明，冠状病毒不通过母乳传播。在 COVID-19 大流行期间，母乳喂养的好处超过了可能存在的风险，甚至可以保护婴儿和母亲。一般感染控制措施应到位并严格遵守。应鼓励母乳喂养，应共同照顾母亲和婴儿，并在整个 COVID-19 大流行期间确保皮肤接触。如果母亲病得太重而无法母乳喂养，仍应支持她们挤出乳汁，并且婴儿应由健康的人喂养。根据当前证据制定了指南，并将其分发给需要可获取信息的医疗保健机构。