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Health of the Newborn and Breastfeeding during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Literature Review.
Salvador-Pinos, Carmen Amelia; Martinez, Edson Zangiacomi; Dueñas-Matute, Susana Eulalia; Aguinaga, Rosa Romero de; Jácome, Juan Carlos; Michelena-Tupiza, Stephanie; Cárdenas-Morales, Valheria.
  • Salvador-Pinos CA; Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Central del Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador.
  • Martinez EZ; Department of Social Medicine, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
  • Dueñas-Matute SE; Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Central del Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador.
  • Aguinaga RR; Department of Social Medicine, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
  • Jácome JC; Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Central del Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador.
  • Michelena-Tupiza S; Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Central del Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador.
  • Cárdenas-Morales V; Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Central del Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador.
Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet ; 44(3): 311-318, 2022 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1662002
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

The present article presents a literature review concerning the microbiota of breast milk and the influence of epigenetics in the susceptibility to COVID-19.

METHODS:

A literature review.

RESULTS:

Breastfeeding transfers microbiota, nutrients, diverse white blood cells, prebiotics, hormones, and antibodies to the baby, which provide short- and long-term immunological protection against several infectious, gastrointestinal, and respiratory illnesses. The little evidence available shows that breast milk very rarely carries the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and even in those cases, it has been discarded as the source of contagion.

CONCLUSION:

The reviewed studies show evidence of a beneficial effect of breastfeeding and highlights its importance on the current pandemic due to the immune reinforcement that it provides. Breastfed individuals showed better clinical response due to the influence on the microbiota and to the nutritional and immune contribution provided by breast milk, compared with those who were not breastfed.
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

O presente artigo apresenta uma revisão de literatura sobre a microbiota do leite materno e a influência da epigenética na suscetibilidade à COVID-19.

MéTODOS:

Revisão de literatura.

RESULTADOS:

A amamentação transfere microbiota, nutrientes, diversos glóbulos brancos, prebióticos, hormônios e anticorpos para o bebê, os quais proporcionam proteção imunológica de curto e longo prazo contra diversas doenças infecciosas, gastrointestinais e respiratórias. As poucas evidências disponíveis mostram que o leite materno transporta muito raramente o vírus SARS-CoV-2, e mesmo nestes casos, ele foi descartado como fonte de contágio.

CONCLUSãO:

Os estudos revisados mostram evidências de um efeito benéfico da amamentação e destacam sua importância na atual pandemia devido ao reforço imunológico que ela proporciona. Os indivíduos amamentados mostraram melhor resposta clínica devido à influência sobre a microbiota, e à contribuição nutricional e imunológica proporcionada pelo leite materno, em comparação com aqueles que não o foram.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Reviews Limits: Female / Humans / Infant / Infant, Newborn Language: English Journal: Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet Journal subject: Gynecology / Obstetrics Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S-0041-1741449

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Reviews Limits: Female / Humans / Infant / Infant, Newborn Language: English Journal: Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet Journal subject: Gynecology / Obstetrics Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S-0041-1741449