TY - JOUR JO - Pediatria Polska - Polish Journal of Paediatrics SN - 0031-3939 VL - 97 IS - 2 PY - 2022 ID - Szczygioł2022 TI - Breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic AB - The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic significantly influenced aspects of children’s nutrition, in particular breastfeeding and the percentage of breastfeeding mothers. During the pandemic, changes in postnatal care have occurred and may result in a global decline of the breastfeeding initiation rate and problems with long-term maintenance of lactation. Mother’s milk is not a source of viral infection for a child; on the contrary, due to the presence of antibodies specific to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, it gives the possibility of acquiring passive immune protection. Currently, breastfeeding requires special care and protection. Emphasizing the benefits of human milk should become a priority in obstetric, neonatal and pediatric departments. AU - Szczygioł, Paulina AU - Królak-Olejnik, Barbara SP - 140 EP - 145 DA - 2022 DO - 10.5114/polp.2022.116033 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.5114/polp.2022.116033 ER -