In view of the explosive expansion of the Zika virus in Latin America and since WHO declared it a global health emergency, one of the biggest concerns of future moms and mothers affected by the virus is whether feeding the baby with their own milk could have Some risk to the newborn.
WHO rules out the spread of Zika virus through breastfeeding and he wants to make it clear that women infected with the Zika virus can continue to breastfeed their babies, as nothing proves that there is a risk of transmission through this route.
The Zika virus was detected in the breast milk of two contaminated mothers, but there is no evidence of a transmission to babies through breastfeeding. "There are currently no documented cases of virus transmission through breastfeeding," the organization said.
For its part, it also insists on the beneficial properties of this practice. "According to existing evidence, the benefits of breastfeeding for the baby and the mother outweigh any risk of virus transmission."
To the present There is no evidence that the Zika virus is transmitted through breast milkTherefore, the recommendation to breastfeed newborns is maintained from the first hour of life and exclusively until six months of life, followed by breastfeeding with complementary foods up to 2 years or more.
