Young mothers infected with the coronavirus must breastfeed their babies.
This is stated in the document "Instructions for the Prevention and Treatment of Pediatric Diseases" of the Turkish Ministry of Health, Qadin.Net reports quoting publika.az.
Despite being diagnosed with COVID-19, the ministry said breast milk was the best source of food for the baby:
"The main risk in breastfeeding is close contact with the mother and infection. The World Health Organization recommends that mothers who are suspected or diagnosed with COVID-19 be encouraged to start or continue breastfeeding. Mothers need to know that the benefits of breastfeeding far outweigh the potential risk of infection. ”