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¹Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Gold Coast University Hospital, Southport, Queensland, Australia.

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This case study details an uncomplicated vaginal birth for a mother with COVID-19. It highlights safe infant-mother rooming-in and breastfeeding practices, supporting public health guidelines.

Keywords:

COVID-19 breastfeeding coronavirus neonatal vaginal delivery

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Neonatal Care

Background:

The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) presents significant challenges for maternity care.
Hospitals are developing management protocols for pregnant individuals with COVID-19.
Evidence-based guidelines are crucial for managing labor and delivery in this population.

Observation:

A case report from a tertiary Australian hospital.
An uncomplicated vaginal birth occurred in a mother diagnosed with COVID-19.
The mother and her infant were not separated post-delivery.

Findings:

This represents a potential first description of a COVID-19 positive mother rooming-in with her infant.
The management approach aligns with guidelines from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the World Health Organization.
Breastfeeding was supported and deemed safe with appropriate viral precautions.

Implications:

Supports the feasibility of rooming-in for COVID-19 positive mothers and their newborns.
Demonstrates that breastfeeding can be safely practiced with observed viral precautions.
Informs maternity unit protocols regarding the care of mothers with COVID-19, promoting family unity and infant well-being.