Current Health Advice
Published Evidence
COVID-19 Published Evidence in relation to breastmilk
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18 September 2020
Most infants are well even when moms are infected by COVID-19, researchers find. Study shows reassuring initial findings for infant health.
Infant Outcomes Following Maternal Infection with SARS-CoV-2:
First Report from the PRIORITY Study
Valerie J Flaherman et al., Clinical Infectious Diseases, , ciaa1411,
Research Letter
August 19, 2020
COVID-19 transmission through breast milk is unlikely
Evaluation for SARS-CoV-2 in Breast Milk From 18 Infected Women
Christina Chambers, PhD, MPH1; Paul Krogstad, MD2; Kerri Bertrand, MPH1; et al
Coronavirus while pregnant or giving birth: here’s what you need to know.
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Caring for Women Who Are Planning a Pregnancy, Pregnant, or Postpartum During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Australian Government Department of Health – Updated weekly
Join the community supporting mums-to-be to go alcohol-free
Open Letter: It’s time for a clear, visible health warning label
Australian and New Zealand Food Forum Ministers will soon meet to decide whether to support a health warning label on alcohol products.
Add your name to the growing list of people calling for a clear, visible health warning label by endorsing the letter on this link.
Australian Government Department of Health – Updated weekly
Get the latest information from the Department of Health about COVID-19.
Are you pregnant or considering a pregnancy during COVID-19?
Stability of SARS-CoV-2 in different environmental conditions – The Lancet Microbe
This paper shows SARS-CoV-2 inactivated by heat, pasteurisation would be effective. It is not a peer-reviewer paper but looks ok and is in a reputable journal.
