World Health Organization, United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
Childhood overweight brief
Briefs & Fact Sheets
20 Oct 2025
04 May 2020
 
			
		Mothers and healthcare workers who support them have many questions and concerns about whether it is safe for mothers with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 to be close to and breastfeed their babies during the pandemic. To address their questions, WHO has released a list of Frequently asked questions: Breastfeeding and COVID-19.