Why New Mothers With Covid-19 Should Not Be Separated From Their Newborns

The Covid-19 pandemic has been characterized by many unknowns, chief among them in the world of pediatric ethics is the question of separating mothers who are infected or suspected of being infected from their newborns after delivery to reduce the risk of mother-to-child transmission. Guidance on this issue is conflicting. The post Why New Mothers With Covid-19 Should Not Be Separated From Their Newborns appeared first on The Hastings Center.
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