Maternal and Neonatal Morbidity and Mortality Among Pregnant Women With and Without COVID-19 Infection

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Authors

Shabina Ariff · Aga Khan University Hospital

Robert B. Gunier · Berkeley Public Health Division

Ramachandran Thiruvengadam · Translational Health Science and Technology Institute

Stephen Rauch · University of California, Berkeley

Kholin A.M. Kholin · National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology named after Academician V.I.Kulakov of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation

Abstract

In this multinational cohort study, COVID-19 in pregnancy was associated with consistent and substantial increases in severe maternal morbidity and mortality and neonatal complications when pregnant women with and without COVID-19 diagnosis were compared. The findings should alert pregnant individuals and clinicians to implement strictly all the recommended COVID-19 preventive measures.

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction Maternal and fetal healthcare Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Pediatrics

Volume 175, Issue 8, pp. 817-817

DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2021.1050

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