Breastfeeding and COVID-19 Resources

Breastfeeding and COVID-19 Resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Academy of Pediatrics state that mothers with COVID-19 can breastfeed.

What the CDC says about Breastfeeding and Caring for Newborns


Breastfeeding with COVID-19

If you are a breastfeeding parent who has tested positive for COVID-19 or has symptoms, you can reduce the risk of passing COVID-19 to your infant:

  • Wash your hands before and after touching or feeding your baby
  • Cover your nose and mouth with a mask or cloth when breastfeeding or expressing milk
  • Keep 6 feet distance between you and baby when not feeding or caring for your baby
  • Have another healthy adult help with baby’s care when possible

Watch a video from UNICEF about breastfeeding with COVID-19


Parent’s Guide To: Shared Decision-Making for Breastfeeding and COVID-19

Parents are encouraged to talk with their health care provider about their decision to breastfeed. 

Parent’s Guide To: Shared Decision-Making for Breastfeeding and COVID-10

Guía Para Padres Sobre Para La Toma De Decisiones Compartidas La Lactancia Materna Y COVID-19


Health Care Providers Guide To: Shared Decision-Making for Breastfeeding and COVID-19

Shared decision-making for infant feeding and care during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic (Maternal Child Nutrition, 2021)


California Department of Public Health

The California Department of Public Health provides up-to-date information and guidance for families and health care providers.

COVID-19 Guidance for Women & Families (ca.gov)

COVID-19: Mujeres-y-Familias (ca.gov)


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