Mothers with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 are advised to wear a medical mask, but even if this is not possible, breastfeeding should be continued.
It is important to replace medical masks as soon as they become damp and dispose of them immediately. Masks should not be reused or touched in the front but to remove it from behind.
It is important to follow other infection prevention measures, such as washing hands, cleaning surfaces, and covering the mouth and nose with a tissue when sneezing or coughing.
If a mother with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 coughs over her bare breast, she should gently wash with soap and warm water for a minimum of 20 seconds before breastfeeding.
It is not necessary to routinely wash the breast before each feeding or expression of milk.
