Study finds no transmission of COVID-19 from moms to newbornsA study yesterday in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health found no evidence of COVID-19 transmission between 120 babies born to mothers with COVID-19, even after 2 weeks of breastfeeding with appropriate hygiene precautions.The findings led the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to change its guidance on infants and COVID-19–positive mothers.
The guidelines now recommend that newborns "room-in" with infected others after delivery if proper hygiene precautions are taken, including wearing a mask when appropriate and practicing hand hygiene.The small observational study was based on 120 babies born to 116 mothers at three hospitals in New York City, between Mar 22 and May 17.