Human Milk to Protect from Respiratory Infections. Issue 3 (May 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Spatz, Diane L.
• Is Part Of: MCN, the American journal of maternal child nursing. Volume 48:Issue 3(2023)
• Page Start: 170
• Page End: 170
• Publication Date: 2023-05
• Subjects: Obstetric Nursing -- Periodicals; Pediatric Nursing -- Periodicals; Maternal-Child Nursing -- Periodicals; Pediatric nursing -- Periodicals -- Databases; Maternity nursing -- Periodicals -- Databases; Electronic journals; Electronic journals; Maternity nursing; Pediatric nursing; Databases; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Databases; 610.73
• DOI: 10.1097/NMC.0000000000000913
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0361-929X

Abstract

Abstract : This past winter, media covered the high levels of the flu, respiratory illnesses, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), with hospitals being strained and at capacity. Our breastfeeding expert, Dr. Spatz, discusses the evidence about exclusive breast milk feeding and protection against respiratory viruses.