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Breastfeeding considerations
Research suggests that the virus COVID -19 cannot be transmitted to the baby through breast milk.
The greater concern is whether an infected mother can transmit the virus to the baby through droplet
infection during breastfeeding.
If you have COVID -19, take steps to avoid transmitting the virus to your baby. Wash your hands
before breastfeeding and wear a well-fitting mouth guard while breastfeeding and whenever you are
less than three feet from your baby. When pumping breast milk, wash your hands before touching
any part of the pump or bottle, and follow recommendations for proper pump cleaning. If possible,
have a healthy person give the expressed breast milk to the baby.
COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is recommended to get vaccinated against COVID -19.
Vaccination against COVID -19 can protect you from serious illness caused by COVID -19.
Vaccination can also help pregnant women make antibodies that could protect their baby. Research
shows that babies born to mothers who received two doses of an mRNA vaccine COVID -19 - such
as Pfizer-Biotech’s vaccine or Moderna COVID -19 - may have a lower risk of hospitalization for
COVID -19 infection in the first six months of life.
COVID -19 Vaccines don't cause infection with COVID -19 virus, even in pregnant women or their
babies. None of the COVID -19 vaccines contain the live virus that causes COVID -19. Also
remember that mRNA vaccines COVID -19 don't change your DNA or cause genetic changes.
The results of a large study of more than 40,000 women show that vaccination against COVID -19
during pregnancy poses no serious risks to the vaccinated pregnant women or their babies. Most of
the women involved in the study received an mRNA vaccine, such as Pfizer-BioNTech's vaccine or
Moderna COVID -19.
The study adds to the evidence that COVID -19 vaccination during pregnancy isn't associated with
an increased risk of preterm birth. In addition, there is no increased risk of low birth weight in babies
born to pregnant women who received COVID -19 vaccine.
It is also recommended that you get vaccinated against COVID -19 if you are trying to become
pregnant or may become pregnant in the future. There is currently no evidence that COVID -19
vaccines cause fertility problems.
If you haven't yet received COVID -19 vaccines or are due for a booster, an mRNA vaccine, such as
Pfizer-Biotech's vaccine or Moderna COVID -19, is preferred in most cases.
If you become pregnant after receiving the first dose of a COVID -19 vaccine that requires two doses,
it's recommended that you receive the second vaccination. It's also recommended that pregnant
women receive a COVID -19 booster vaccine when it's time to get one. If possible, people who live
with you should also be vaccinated against COVID -19. If you have concerns, talk to your health care
provider about the risks and benefits.
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