Misalignment of global COVID-19 breastfeeding and newborn care guidelines with World Health Organization recommendations
April 13, 2021
Guidance documents from 33 countries on newborn care for infants whose mothers are diagnosed with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 were assessed for alignment with WHO recommendations, revealing considerable inconsistencies. None of the guidance documents fully aligned with WHO guidance, while many undervalued the importance of maternal proximity and breastfeeding to infant health.
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- Audience(s): Policy makers and legislators Program designers and implementers
- Where: Global
- Language(s): English
- Resource Type: Journal article
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