Question: Is it okay to breast feed if I'm infected?

Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Coronavirus infection and pregnancy
section_headers: Advice for pregnant women with suspected or confirmed coronavirus infection
Q. What should I do if I think I may have coronavirus or been exposed?
section_content: If you are pregnant and you have either:

a high temperature or
a new, continuous cough or
a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste

you should stay at home for 7 days. Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or
hospital without contacting them on the telephone first. You do not need to
contact NHS 111 to tell them you are staying at home. You do not need a test
for coronavirus. At the present time, only people with severe symptoms who
require overnight admission to hospital will be tested.
You should contact your maternity unit to inform them that you have symptoms
suggestive of coronavirus, particularly if you have any routine appointments
in the next 7 days. Please also be alert to the other possible causes of fever
in pregnancy. In particular, these include urine infections (cystitis) and
waters breaking. If you have any burning or discomfort when passing urine, or
any unusual vaginal discharge, or have any concerns about your baby’s
movements, contact your maternity provider, who will be able to provide
further advice.
If you are infected with coronavirus you are still most likely to have no
symptoms or a mild illness from which you will make a full recovery.
If you develop more severe symptoms or your recovery is delayed, this may be a
sign that you are developing a more significant chest infection that requires
enhanced care. If you feel your symptoms are worsening or if you are not
getting better, you are recommended to contact the NHS on 111 (or a local
alternative), your maternity unit or, in an emergency 999, straightaway for
further information and advice.
This advice is important for all pregnant women, but particularly if you are
at higher risk of becoming seriously unwell and being admitted to hospital –
if you are in your third trimester, from a black or minority ethnic
background, are over the age of 35, are overweight or obese, or have a pre-
existing medical problem, such as high blood pressure or diabetes.
If you have concerns about the wellbeing of yourself or your unborn baby
during your self-isolation period, contact your midwife or, out-of-hours, your
maternity team. They will provide further advice, including whether you need
to attend hospital.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Does not address the question at all gives general information re pregnancy.
This ignores the question and talks about symptoms with a pregnant person.

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Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Guidance Stay at home: guidance for households with possible or confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) infection
section_headers: While you are self-isolating, make sure you do the following things
If you are breastfeeding while infected
section_content: There is currently no evidence to suggest that the virus can be transmitted
through breast milk. Infection can be spread to the baby in the same way as to
anyone in close contact with you. The current evidence is that children with
coronavirus (COVID-19) get much less severe symptoms than adults. The benefits
of breastfeeding outweigh any potential risks of transmission of the virus
through breast milk or by being in close contact; however, this will be an
individual decision and can be discussed with your midwife, health visitor or
GP by telephone.
If you or a family member are feeding with formula or expressed milk, you
should sterilise the equipment carefully before each use. You should not share
bottles or a breast pump with someone else.
You can find more information at the Royal College of Obstetricians and
Gynaecologists website.
*[GP]: general practitioner (family doctor)

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Answers to the question and gives a helpful link
This adequately answers the question and promotes direct breastfeeding is safe.

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Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Coronavirus infection and pregnancy
section_headers: Advice for women with suspected or confirmed coronavirus infection who have recently given birth
Q. Will I be able to breastfeed my baby if I have suspected or confirmed coronavirus?
section_content: Yes. There is no evidence showing that the virus can be carried or passed on
in breastmilk. The well-recognised benefits of breastfeeding and the
protection it offers to babies outweigh any potential risks of transmission of
coronavirus through breastmilk. Provided your baby is well and doesn’t require
care in the neonatal unit, you will stay together after you have given birth
so skin-to-skin and breastfeeding can be initiated and supported if you
choose.
The main risk of breastfeeding is close contact between you and your baby, as
if you cough or sneeze, this could contain droplets which are infected with
the virus, leading to infection of the baby after birth.
A discussion about the risks and benefits of breastfeeding should take place
between you and your family and your maternity team. This guidance may change
as knowledge evolves.
When you or anyone else feeds your baby, the following precautions are
recommended:

Wash your hands before touching your baby, breast pump or bottles
Try to avoid coughing or sneezing on your baby while feeding at the breast
Consider wearing a face mask while breastfeeding, if available
Follow recommendations for pump cleaning after each use
Consider asking someone who is well to feed your expressed breast milk to your baby.

If you choose to feed your baby with formula or expressed milk, it is
recommend that you follow strict adherence to sterilisation
guidelines. If you are expressing breast milk in hospital, a dedicated breast
pump should be used. Further information on infant feeding during the
coronavirus pandemic is available from
Unicef.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Gives a very thorough answer and link to further information.
This directly answers the question and adding in information on how it can be transmitted to baby but not through breast milk directly.

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