Increased rates of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Colleen SinnottTaylor S FreretMark Allen ClappSarah E Little

Published in: American journal of perinatology (2024)

We found a statistically significant increase in the rate of HDP during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there was no change in the proportion of severe disease, suggesting that this increase did not significantly impact clinical morbidity.

Keyphrases

blood pressure
preterm birth
early onset
pregnancy outcomes
drug induced