As of now, young parents with newborns and infants are feeling vulnerable, especially with all the information given to them on how to manage illness while breastfeeding or caring for a newborn. Here is a guide for young families in the current situation of global crisis...
WHAT IS CORONA VIRUS?
According to the World Health organisation Corona viruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several corona viruses are known to cause respiratory infections, ranging from the common cold with mild symptoms to more severe respiratory diseases that may need intensive care.
How contagious is it and how does it transmit?
It is considered to be highly contagious and is transmitted via droplets of sneeze and cough of infected persons. Therefore, frequent washing of hands has been highly recommended.
I am breastfeeding my baby. Should I worry about Covid-19?
Mother’s milk provides immune protection against many different illnesses such as respiratory illnesses like SARS-CoV or Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV). Both these viruses were a form of Coronaviruse.
How does breastfeeding provide immunity to my baby?
この記事は Mother & Baby India の April 2020 版に掲載されています。
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この記事は Mother & Baby India の April 2020 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
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