Breastfeeding supportive practices in European hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic

Article Obstetrics & Gynecology

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown on exclusive breastfeeding in non-infected mothers

Giuseppe Latorre et al.

Summary: The lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy led to a decrease in exclusive breastfeeding, with a significant difference in rates between the control group and the lockdown group, especially from 30 to 90 days of a newborn's life.

INTERNATIONAL BREASTFEEDING JOURNAL (2021)

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Article Nutrition & Dietetics

Wellbeing of Breastfeeding Women in Australia and New Zealand during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

Vanessa S. Sakalidis et al.

Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, breastfeeding women in Australia and New Zealand predominantly preferred exclusive breastfeeding, with concerns of low milk supply and extended pregnancy duration being linked to partial breastfeeding. Poor mental health and wellbeing were associated with lower family functioning levels, increased perceived stress, and perinatal anxiety, while regions with higher COVID-19 infection rates and women with perceived low milk supply reported higher stress levels.

NUTRIENTS (2021)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

International survey on fear and childbirth experience in pregnancy and the postpartum period during the COVID-19 pandemic: study protocol

Kris Yuet-Wan Lok et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented disruptions and stress to pregnant women and new mothers worldwide. This multicountry study aims to recruit 1000 pregnant women and new mothers in China and Canada to assess the impact of the pandemic on fear, depression, and childbirth experience. Findings from this study may inform future health guidelines and policies in the face of a pandemic.

BMJ OPEN (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Consequences of Early Separation of Maternal-Newborn Dyad in Neonates Born to SARS-CoV-2 Positive Mothers: An Observational Study

Maria Giulia Conti et al.

Summary: This study described the outcomes of 37 neonates born to mothers with SARS-CoV-2 infection who were separated after birth. While separation protected newborns from potential horizontal transmission, it had a negative impact on breastfeeding rates.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Estimating the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Maternal and Perinatal Health Care Services in Italy: Results of a Self-Administered Survey

Loredana Cena et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted maternal and perinatal healthcare services in Italy, particularly in heavily affected regions like Lombardy and Veneto. Many facilities reported negative effects on their operations, including understaffing and disruptions to routine visits and examinations. This study highlights the unpreparedness of healthcare systems in handling global health emergencies, with specialized maternal and perinatal services being greatly affected.

FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

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Article Nursing

Maintaining Safe Breastfeeding Practices During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Overview of the Evidence to Inform Clinical Guidelines

Tiffany Gwartney et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to revisions in policies for safe breastfeeding practices, but the application of professional guidelines in clinical practice faces barriers and lacks evidence support. Key concerns include antenatal versus postnatal transmission, milk transmission, separation care versus rooming-in, and the subsequent impacts on breastfeeding and bonding.

NEONATAL NETWORK (2021)

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Article Oncology