By vgreene, 26 May, 2020 Whether and how to start or continue breastfeeding should be determined by mother in coordination w/ her family and health care providers
By vgreene, 26 May, 2020 Breast milk is best source of nutrition for most infants (rare exceptions). It’s unknown whether mothers w/ COVID-19 can transmit the virus via breast milk, but limited data suggest this is not likely to be a source of transmission
By vgreene, 26 May, 2020 Note: CDC guidance may be adapted by state and local health depts to respond to rapidly changing circumstances
By vgreene, 26 May, 2020 People who are caring for infants and young children may experience increased stress, feelings of isolation, or loneliness because of social distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic or related temporary separation. Postpartum depression sx may be
By vgreene, 26 May, 2020 Patients who are able to be discharged but haven’t met criteria to D/C isolation and wish to reduce transmission risk to newborn may continue temporary separation at home (if feasible) until cleared to D/C home isolation following either the sx-based stra
By vgreene, 26 May, 2020 Pts w/ COVID-19 can be discharged when clinically indicated; meeting criteria for discontinuation of transmission-based precautions is not a prerequisite
By vgreene, 26 May, 2020 Inform visitors about use of masks and PPE according to current facility visitor policy; instruct visitors to visit pt room only, and not go to other locations, incl nursery