COVID-19 (Yeni Tip Koronavirüs) Günlerinde Dahi Anne Sütü Yine Çok Önemli!

COVID-19 disease caused by a novel type coronavirus (2019-nCoV / SARS-CoV-2) infection is more severe and symptomatic in older people and people with an additional disease, unlike children and young people without additional disease. However, there is not yet sufficient evidence about the transition routes to the fetus, the clinical course of the virus, laboratory changes and prognosis in newborns and infants. Breastfeeding is of great importance in maintaining health in extraordinary conditions such as outbreaks. Especially, positive antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory aspects of breast milk are important in preventing infections. Natural immunity is formed with other agents, especially lactoferrin, lysozyme, secretive IgA, etc., contained in breast milk. Based on current scientific data, there is no clear obstacle in the delivery of breast milk in the presence of suspected or proven SARS-CoV-2 infection in the mother. During the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the world, it is important to continue breastfeeding, which has many beneficial and positive effects in terms of baby health, by following the necessary hygiene and isolation rules, along with obtaining the written informed consent from parents including the family's opinion.