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Infant Feeding in the Context of COVID-19: FAQ for the front-line health and nutrition workers

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2020

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SafelyFed Canada

WHO/UNICEF IYCF recommendations have not changed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Initiate breastfeeding within 1 hour of birth
  • Exclusively breastfeed for the first 6 months
  • Introduce age-appropriate, adequate, safe and properly fed complementary foods starting from 6 months up to 2 years of age
  • Continue breastfeeding for up to 2 years of age or beyond

Breastfeeding protects against respiratory and gastro-intestinal illnesses and prevents malnutrition and mortality.

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SafelyFed Canada

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Briefs, Fact Sheets and Brochures

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Health and Nutrition, Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition

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Community health workers, Health workers

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Disruption of routine services, Fear, myths, and misconceptions, Movement restrictions

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Breastfeeding

COVID-19/Coronavirus

Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF)

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