Maternal, neonatal and placental characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 positive mothers.

Peilin ZhangTaryn HeymanMarisa GreechanBeata DygulskaFarah Al SayyedPramod NarulaSanford Lederman

Published in: The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians (2021)

Although SARS-CoV2 is a significant risk to the pregnant women (mothers) and general population, there is no increased risk for neonates. Vertical transmission is rare, and perinatal transmission can also occur. There is no increased frequency of placental abnormalities in both maternal and fetal circulation.

Keyphrases

sars cov
pregnant women
pregnancy outcomes
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
birth weight
gestational age
low birth weight
physical activity
preterm birth