Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and Breastfeeding
If you are breastfeeding and have symptoms of or confirmed COVID-19, take steps to avoid spreading the virus to your baby:
- Wash your hands before touching your baby
- Wear a cloth face covering, if possible, while feeding at the breast
- Wash your hands before touching pump or bottle parts and clean all parts after each use
Page last reviewed: June 4, 2020