1; Katelyn V. Chiang, MPH1,2; Erica H. Anstey, PhD1; Daurice A. Grossniklaus, PhD1; Ellen O. Boundy, ScD1; Erin K. Sauber-Schatz, PhD3; Jennifer M.
Nelson, MD1 (View author affiliations)Evidence-based hospital practices supporting breastfeeding have sometimes conflicted with COVID-19 infection prevention and control measures.During summer 2020, hospitals implemented a variety of practices intended to balance evidence-based maternity care with infection prevention and control.
Because of the pandemic, 17.9% of hospitals reported that in-person lactation support had decreased, and 72.9% reported discharging mothers and their babies <48 hours after birth.Additional postdischarge breastfeeding support and newborn follow-up might be needed.