Change in the Incidence of Stillbirth and Preterm Delivery During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2020521 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Asma Khalil · St George's, University of London

Peter von Dadelszen · King's College London

Tim Draycott · North Bristol NHS Trust

Austin Ugwumadu · St George's, University of London

Pat O’Brien · University College London

Laura A. Magee · King's College London

Abstract

This study compares pregnancy outcomes, including rates of stillbirth (fetal death ≥24 weeks’ gestation), preterm and cesarean delivery, and neonatal unit admission in the months preceding vs during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic at a London university hospital.

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction Global Maternal and Child Health Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 324, Issue 7, pp. 705-705

DOI: 10.1001/jama.2020.12746

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