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When your baby is born, there are plenty of things to think about, and one of the first is how to feed your newborn, be it breastfeeding, bottle-feeding or both. August is National Breastfeeding Month, so to mark it we gathered some information to answer your frequently asked questions on breastfeeding.

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Can I breastfeed if I have COVID-19?

If you have tested positive for COVID-19, or if you think you have been exposed to the virus, in all likelihood it is safe to continue nursing your child — as long as you take the proper precautions to avoid spreading the virus to your infant.
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Making the decision to breastfeed

Trying to decide whether or not to breastfeed your newborn? Our lactation experts explain some of the benefits of breastfeeding and some of the issues you may have to navigate when choosing to breastfeed.

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