As the number of Omicron infections rises around the world, so too are the concerns of many breastfeeding mothers: Could I be passing the coronavirus on to my baby through my breast milk if I’m infected? Research out of the US seems to give the all-clear: There are no indications that recently infected mothers transmit contagious viruses to their children through breastfeeding, say the authors of a study published in the Pediatric Research journal in January. Although the study is small, it confirms previous recommendations of the World Health Organisation (WHO). Nevertheless, experts say infe…