Breast milk is rich source of antibodies for the infant.
Milk produced by infected mothers is a source of
- Anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgA and IgG
- Neutralizes SARS-CoV-2 activity .
This “inherited” protection will deteriorate over first six months of life .
Maternal IgA consumed from breastfeeding infant can help protect an infant through this transition as they build their own immune defenses.