Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Excess Perinatal Mortality and Morbidity in Israel

202082 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Matan Mor · Assaf Harofeh Medical Center

Nadav Kugler · Assaf Harofeh Medical Center

Eric Jauniaux · University College London

Moshe Betser · Tel Aviv University

Yifat Wiener · Assaf Harofeh Medical Center

Howard Cuckle · Tel Aviv University

Ron Maymon ·

Abstract

· Less obstetrical ER attendance is observed during the pandemic.. · There is a parallel increase in stillbirth rate.. · Stillbirth cases tested negative for COVID-19.. · Lockdown and pandemic panic are possible causes..

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction COVID-19 and healthcare impacts Maternal and fetal healthcare

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Perinatology

Volume 38, Issue 04, pp. 398-403

DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1721515

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