Some American mothers vaccinated against the coronavirus share their breastmilk because research shows it can help spread antibodies to babies.
Mothers who have extra breastmilk donate it to friends, and some try relationship, to get the milk flowing again after breastfeeding is stopped, to give COVID-19 antibodies to infants and small children who are not eligible for the vaccine, The New York Times reported ThursdayThe newspaper said online dating forums have been inundated with newly vaccinated mothers in recent weeks.
Studies have shown that breast milk from vaccinated mothers contains antibodies against the coronavirus, but it is unclear how effective it is in protecting children and babies from the virus.
Experts believe that the longer the baby gets breast milk from a vaccinated mother, the longer they would be protected; However, according to the Times, there isn’t enough research to support the hypothesis.
Researchers told the Times that while there isn’t enough research on how the coronavirus vaccine affects breast milk, enough about how vaccines affect it in general, there’s no reason to believe it’s unsafe.
“There is no reason to believe that there is anything about this vaccine that would cause it to be harmful, and there is reason to believe it would be helpful,” said Christina Chambers, co-director of the Center for Better Beginnings at the University of Technology. University of California. , San Diego.
Vaccines are open to all adults in a growing number of states across the country, but the vaccines are still under investigation before children can receive their injection.
Pfizer and BioNTech announced last week that their coronavirus vaccine has been shown to be 100 percent effective in children ages 12 to 15, and Moderna is currently testing the vaccine on children between six months and 12 years in the US and Canada.