Research backing the importance of breast milk during COVID-19

Medela recently hosted a virtual roundtable during which 8 leading experts in breastfeeding, lactation, immunology and virology shared their learnings on the impact of COVID-19 on breastfeeding globally. The roundtable was hosted by Medela with participants Lars Bode, Riccardo Davanzo, Donna Geddes, Janis Müller, Hans van Goudoever, Rebecca Powell, Virginie Rigourd, Diane Spatz and Ann Yates sharing their expert observations, research and recommendations for supporting breastfeeding mums and clinicians during the pandemic.

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Additional research and a white paper summary of this insightful roundtable will be shared in the future.