BFLGI understands that the Covid-19 outbreak has created an incredibly anxious time for those who are pregnant and for new parents. BFLGI has drawn together a number of useful resources about infant feeding during this period. Click on the links below for more information.
- Health Service Executive (HSE) general information on Covid-19
- HSE Interim Guidelines on the management of suspected Covid-19/SARS-CoV-2 in the pregnant and post partum period
- Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Ireland (IOG), guidance on Covid-19 and Maternity Services
- UNICEF/Baby Friendly UK, Supporting mothers and babies during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak
- World Health Organization (WHO), general information about breastfeeding and Covid-19
- WHO Clinical management of severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) when Covid-19 disease is suspected, Obstetric and Paediatric
- World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action publications and resources from organisations related to Covid-19
- La Leche League International resources and graphics
- Northern Ireland guidelines based on Royal College of Midwives/Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
- Royal College of Midwives/Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Guidance for antenatal and postnatal services in the evolving Covid-19 pandemic
- Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the US, Guidance documents
- Baby Milk Action on “How companies exploit the COVID-19 crisis”
For general information about infant feeding and support organisations in Ireland, see the links below:
- www.mychild.ie
- Safefood, How to Prepare Your Baby’s Bottle
- Food Safety Authority of Ireland, Bottle Feeding Safely
- www.lalecheleagueireland.com
- www.cuidiu.ie
- www.friendsofbreastfeeding.ie
- www.alcireland.ie
Please contact Baby Feeding Law Group Ireland if you have additional links to resources that you think we should add to this list, or if you have any questions.
