It is still unclear if the virus, known as SARS-COV-2, is present in a mother's milk and if it can be transmitted to an infant. Additionally, it's also unknown if antibodies can be found in breast milk and, if so, can protect babies from developing COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus. Some studies have found no virus in human milk while others have detected viral RNA in just certain milk samples. Overall, the team plans to follow 50 participants - 25 women with breastfed babies and 25 women with non-breastfed babies - for two months. All mothers will receive kits, which they will use to collect samples from their infants and themselves, including breast milk.

Source: Daily Mail August 19, 2020 22:07 UTC