Clinical characteristics, outcomes and persistent symptoms of pregnant women with COVID-19: A retrospective cohort study.

Ana Paula Orlandi GhizzoniAndré Kulzer SantosRaimunda Sinthia Lima de BragaJoão Vitor Vigne DuzVitoria Dall'agnol BouvierMarina Scheffer de SouzaDenise Rossato Silva

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

The findings of the present study suggest that COVID-19 was associated with increased morbidity and mortality among pregnant women. In addition, pregnant women with SARS-CoV-2 infection were at significantly higher risk of adverse perinatal outcomes, especially preterm birth.

Keyphrases

pregnant women
preterm birth
coronavirus disease
sars cov
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
low birth weight
gestational age
pregnancy outcomes
emergency department
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
preterm infants
sleep quality
skeletal muscle
depressive symptoms
insulin resistance
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