European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Sep 2020
Meta AnalysisMaternal and neonatal characteristics and outcomes among COVID-19 infected women: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become a global pandemic and may adversely affect pregnancy outcomes. We estimated the adverse maternal and neonatal characteristics and outcomes among COVID-19 infected women and determined heterogeneity in the estimates and associated factors. ⋯ Adverse pregnancy outcomes were prevalent in COVID-19 infected females and varied by location, type, and size of the studies. Regular screening and early detection of COVID-19 in pregnant women may provide more favorable outcomes.
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Sep 2020
Meta AnalysisCOVID-19 in pregnant women: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a novel infectious disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Several reports highlighted the risk of infection and disease in pregnant women and neonates. To assess the risk of clinical complications in pregnant women and neonates infected with SARS-CoV-2 carrying out a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. ⋯ The present study suggests a high rate of maternal and neonatal complications in infected individuals. However, the current scientific evidence highlights a low risk of neonatal infection. Multicentre, cohort studies are needed to better elucidate the role of SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy.
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Sep 2020
Universal screening for SARS-CoV-2 in pregnant women at term admitted to an East London maternity unit.
To explore the prevalence of asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 in the maternity population. ⋯ The prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in the maternity population served by Newham University Hospital was 3.9 %, four weeks after lockdown. Of the women who were found to be SARS-CoV-2 positive, a high proportion (87.9 %) were asymptomatic. These findings support the need for universal testing to enable targeted isolation and robust infectious control measures to mitigate outbreaks of SARS-CoV-2 in maternity units.
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Sep 2020
Maternal COVID-19 infection, clinical characteristics, pregnancy, and neonatal outcome: A prospective cohort study.
To study the effect of COVID-19 on pregnancy and neonatal outcomes. ⋯ COVID-19 is associated with high prevalence of preterm birth, preeclampsia, and caesarean section compared to non-COVID pregnancies. COVID-19 infection was not found in the newborns and none developed severe neonatal complications.