Impact of 2 years of COVID-19 pandemic on preterm birth: Experience from a tertiary center of obstetrics in western Germany.

Laura E NagelBeatrix ReischUdo SchwenkKlaus Rainer KimmigMarvin Darkwah OppongMark DzietkoAlexandra Gellhaus Antonella Iannaccone

Published in: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (2024)

Our results, in line with data from other high-income countries, suggest that the likely reason for the decreased preterm birth rates is the underdiagnosis of pregnancy complications.

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