Dr Rose Ameh, a pediatrician, says breastfeeding mothers with the COVID-19 virus can still breastfeed their babies, because breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact are beneficial for both baby and mother. Ameh told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja that breastfeeding offers a variety of health benefits not only to an infant but also to a young mother. “Breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contacts are beneficial for both baby and mother as it improves babies survival, enhances brain development and reduce the risk of serious illness and death. “These benefits substantially outweigh the risks posed by…
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