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Covid-19: It is safe for positive mothers to breastfeed babies

Continuing to breastfeed is the best way to fight the virus and protect the baby (Photo: Shutterstock)

The Covid-19 pandemic is a challenging period for new mothers, who, apart from the anxiety of delivering a healthy baby, are ushered into another anxious times during breastfeeding where physical distancing is impossible.

A Unicef report however indicates that continuing to breastfeed is the best way to fight the virus and protect the baby.

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