Breastfeeding Parents Face New Challenges

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Vannia Valdez breastfeeds her one-month-old son Mateo
Vannia Valdez breastfeeds her one-month-old son Mateo, as a nurse inoculates her with a dose of the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine, during a vaccination campaign for the vulnerable between the ages of 18-50 at a sports center converted into a vaccination site, in Asuncion, Paraguay, Saturday, July 3, 2021. Jorge Saenz/AP Photo

Breastfeeding has been proven to be the best way to provide nutrition to newborns while also helping them grow strong immune systems. But it’s a lot of work and can be a challenge for many mothers. We talk with a nutritionist about the current research and how the pandemic has affected breastfeeding.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Steven Potter Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Beth Olson Guest

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