Abstract:BackgroundThis study aims to assess the risk of transmission of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS COV-2) to newborns in the context of breastfeeding practice as part of routine care.MethodsIn this prospective study, we identified neonates born between May 14th and August 31st, 2020, to mothers who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 at the time of delivery. From the cohort of 974 deliveries, we performed a nested case-control study. ResultsDuring the study period, 133 (13.7%) were positive by RT… Show more
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