COVID-19 and Lactating Mothers

COVID-19 and Lactating Mothers

The purpose of this study is to determine if there may be COVID-19 virus in various samples collected from mothers and infants.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Currently lactating mother:

  • English-speaking
  • greater than or equal to 18 years of age
  • Assigned female at birth (AFAB)
  • Having a positive COVID-19 test within 14 days

• Child:

  • Infants younger than or equal to 6 months of age, exclusively or partially human milk fed, sourced from mother. Infants who are fed both directly at the breast and exclusively fed mother's milk via bottle will be included

Exclusion Criteria:

• Non-English speaking