Association between early initiation of breastfeeding and reduced risk of respiratory infection: Implications for nonseparation of infant and mother in the COVID-19 context.
Matern Child Nutr
; 18(3): e13328, 2022 07.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1673239
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ABSTRACT
Early initiation of breastfeeding, within 1 h of birth, is vital for the health of newborns and reduces morbidity and mortality. Secondary analysis of the 2016 Nepal Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) showed that early initiation of breastfeeding significantly reduced the risk of acute respiratory infection (ARI) in children under 2 years. Early initiation of breastfeeding requires maternal proximity. Separation of infant and mother inhibits early initiation of breastfeeding and increases the risk that infants will suffer from ARIs. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, guidance varied, with some recommending that infants and mothers with SARS-CoV-2 be isolated from one another. Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population recommended nonseparation, but the adherence to this guidance was inconsistent. Maternal proximity, nonseparation and early initiation of breastfeeding should be promoted in all birthing facilities.
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Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Respiratory Tract Infections
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
Language:
English
Journal:
Matern Child Nutr
Journal subject:
Nutritional Sciences
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Perinatology
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Mcn.13328
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