An approach to breastfeeding for mothers infected with the SARS-CoV-2: an integrative review

Authors

  • Abilene do Nascimento Gouvêa
  • Talita Teresa do Carmo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2020v10i54p2617-2626

Keywords:

Breastfeeding, Coronavirus Infections, Milk, Human, Pandemics

Abstract

Objectives: to understand the evidence available regarding breastfeeding for mothers who test positive for Covid-19. Methodology: this article is an integrative review using three databases, in three languages with three different combinations of keywords related to health were applied. The search pulled up 135 articles, six of which met the criteria of inclusion. Results: the presence of SARS-CoV-2 has not so far been registered in human breast milk. Breastfeeding is recommended, along with preventative measures.

Author Biographies

Abilene do Nascimento Gouvêa

Nurse, Doctoral student in the Postgraduate Program in Medical Sciences at UERJ. Master's in Nursing. Specialist in Women's Health and Social Obstetrics. Head of the Obstetrics Unit of the Perinatal Nucleus of the Hospital Universitário Pedro Ernesto / UERJ. Assistant Professor of the Undergraduate Nursing Course at Veiga de Almeida University.

Talita Teresa do Carmo

Nursing Student at Veiga de Almeida University.

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Published

2020-08-06

How to Cite

do Nascimento Gouvêa, A. ., & do Carmo, T. T. . (2020). An approach to breastfeeding for mothers infected with the SARS-CoV-2: an integrative review. Saúde Coletiva (Barueri), 10(54), 2617–2626. https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2020v10i54p2617-2626

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 54 (2020)

Section

Artigos Cientí­ficos