For new parents breastfeeding can pose many challenges and particularly during this time can cause anxiety. It is important that you seek advice from your midwife or health professional if you feel you are struggling. Don’t feel discouraged, breastfeeding has important health benefits for both you and your child and will provide the best nutrition for your baby. There is currently no evidence that breastmilk can transmit the virus to your child and it is encouraged that mothers who are able to do so should continue to breast feed their baby, with some precautions to minimize transmitting the disease through contact. These include washing your hands well with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before handling or feeding your child. Should you have respiratory symptoms (such as coughing or sneezing) it is recommended by WHO that you wear a mask where possible when being close to your baby (including during feeding), but make sure you are aware of how to use and dispose of it safely. If you find that you are simply too unwell to feed your baby then try if possible to express milk so that someone can help you with feeding your baby for you. If you do express milk make sure that you and the other person feeding your child both follow the same hand hygiene rules before and after handling any feeding equipment, or your child, and follow recommendations for proper pump and bottle cleaning after each use.