Association of SARS-CoV-2 Infection During Pregnancy With Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes

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Authors

Elisabeth McClymont · University of British Columbia

Arianne Albert · Women's Health Research Institute

Gillian D. Alton · Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario

Isabelle Boucoiran · Université de Montréal

Eliana Castillo · University of Calgary

Deshayne B. Fell · University of Ottawa

Verena Kuret

Abstract

In this exploratory surveillance study conducted in Canada from March 2020 to October 2021, SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy was significantly associated with increased risk of adverse maternal outcomes and preterm birth.

Topics & Keywords

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

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 327, Issue 20, pp. 1983-1983

DOI: 10.1001/jama.2022.5906

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