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What you need to know about breastfeeding and the COVID vaccine

We asked our specialists at Children’s National to answer some questions about the COVID vaccine and breastfeeding.

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I’m having a baby during the pandemic – when can people come visit?

COVID-19 has many new parents wondering about things they would normally take for granted, like when friends and family can safely visit their new baby.

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Pregnancy and the COVID-19 pandemic

We’ve compiled some frequently asked questions which cover concerns about getting pregnant or being pregnant during COVID-19, as well as how the virus may affect infants.

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Can I breastfeed if I have COVID-19?

The bottom line is that if you have tested positive for COVID-19, in all likelihood it is safe to continue to breastfeed your child.