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Breastfeeding mothers produce COVID-19 antibodies | WSU Insider | Washington State University – WSU News
Breastfeeding women who have COVID-19 transfer milk-borne antibodies to their babies without passing along the SARS-CoV-2 virus, according to a new study.
Breastfeeding women who have COVID-19 transfer milk-borne antibodies to their babies without passing along the SARS-CoV-2 virus, according to a new study.
Researchers analyzed 37 milk samples submitted by 18 women diagnosed with COVID-19. None of the milk samples were found to contain the virus, but nearly two-thirds of the samples did contain two antibodies specific to the virus.
The results indicate that it is safe for moms to continue to breastfeed during a COVID-19 infection with proper precautions,…
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