Breastfeeding During a Pandemic: The Influence of COVID-19 on Lactation Services in the Northeastern United States.

Jennifer M Schindler-Ruwisch Kathryn E Phillips

Published in: Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association (2021)

As a result of the pandemic and associated shifts in lactation services, breastfeeding disparities may be further exacerbated among those without equitable access to lactation support. Challenges and innovations in virtual support may influence adaptive options in the field moving forward.

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