If perinatal contact between pt in isolation and their newborn not advised due to risk of severe dz in infant consider separate rooms delay breastfeeding until criteria to d c isolation have been met If the pt chooses to have contact w the newborn during

If <b>perinatal,</b> contact between pt in isolation and their newborn not advised due to risk of severe dz in infant, consider separate rooms; <b>delay breastfeeding</b> until criteria to d/c isolation have been met. If the pt chooses to have contact w/ the newborn during the infectious period, strict precautions should be taken: no direct skin-to-skin contact. During contact, the newborn should be fully clothed or swaddled, and after contact occurs, the clothing or blanket should be removed and replaced. The pt should wear gloves and a fresh gown at all times, w/ all visible skin below the neck covered. Soiled linens should be removed from the area. Pt should wear a well-fitting source control (e.g., medical mask) during visit.³