Milk instead of breastfeed for newborn

2020-08-01 14:53:28
Hi , My sister is tested positive for Covid and under treatment now.. and her newborn(5days old) is in home now.. what can we feed the baby instead of breastmilk
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According to recommendations and guidelines, if mother is comfortable and mild to moderate symptoms of covid-19 ,then she can give breast milk with precautions ( hand washing and wearing mask) or by express breast milk and given by other with spoon. If mother is not comfortable or having severe sypmtoms of covid-19 or she is hospitalized, then you can give formula milk ( stage 1) but make sure to restart breast milk as soon as mother is recovered and comfortable.
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you can give any of above mentioned. restart mother's milk as soon as possible and give exclusively breast milk after that.
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Mother should take full rest and not take tension or worry as that may decrease milk output. mother should take adequate liquids, milk and fresh food. don't use bottle.

Answered2020-08-01 17:15:57

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Breast feeding is best if not available then you can give formula powder stage 1...
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as mother is covid positive, so she can express milk then then give by wati spoon feeding..
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no worries

Answered2020-08-01 15:40:40

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Breast milk is the best thing for newborns If mother is able to feed....don't deny it If mother is seriously ill......only then consider giving Formula milk any brand Stage 1
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Don't worry Don't panic

Answered2020-08-01 15:25:24

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Breast feeding is paramount for the baby and the benefit outscores the risk to the baby from corona as WHO guidelines point. I think you should continue to breastfeed if you are not seriously down.
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May continue breast feeding

Answered2020-08-01 15:16:47

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Breastfeeding is most important for a baby , if possible with strict respiratory and hand hygiene you can give as per WHO guidelines .

Answered2020-08-01 16:45:09

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