Barriers imposed in the relationship between puerperal mothers and newborns in the pandemic scenario of COVID-19

Monique Maria Silva da Paz,Nadine Oliveira Cabral,Milene de Oliveira Almeida,Cristina Katya Torres Teixeira Mendes,Thais Josy Castro Freire de Assis

doi:10.1590/1806-9304202100s100012

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https://doi.org/10.1590/1806-9304202100s100012

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Abstract A new virus called Sars-CoV-2, or COVID-19, emerged in late 2019 and caused several changes worldwide. In light of this, countries adopted preventive measures against this pandemic, such as social isolation, use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and special care with people who are at higher risk, such as elderly, people with hypertension or chronic conditions, and recently newborns, pregnant and puerperal women were also included. For puerperal women breastfeeding, it is an extremely important moment, which, in addition to being a natural feeding moment, it is an opportunity to strengthen the mother-baby bond. Aiming at a more cautious approach to avoid possible transmissions of COVID-19 during breastfeeding, preventive measures can hinder this binomial and bring harm to both.

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COVID-19 emerged in late 2019 in China and proved to be highly transmissible
According to Russo and Nucci,[4] it "is seen as responsible for the progression of natural birth, and for the intense affective bond that is established immediately between the mother and the newborn baby." both physiologically and emotionally, the act of breastfeeding is crucial for the puerperium; the hormones involved in this process, prolactin and oxytocin, trigger positive effects, being the main one to prevent the occurrence of postpartum depression, since it “attenuates stress responses”
If the result is negative, the NB contact precautions can be removed.[16]. During this period of social isolation, where home confinement is recommended, individuals tend to adopt lifestyle habits that are different than usual, which may result in psychosocial disorders, such as anxiety and depression.[17]

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COVID-19 emerged in late 2019 in China and proved to be highly transmissible. To prevent the virus from quickly spreading, extensive testing and social isolation measures were created.

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