Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Births, Vaginal Deliveries, Cesarian Sections, and Maternal Mortality in a Brazilian Metropolitan Area: A Time-Series Cohort Study.
Dilson Palhares FerreiraCláudia Vicari BolognaniLevy Aniceto SantanaSérgio Eduardo Soares FernandesMatheus Serwy Fiuza de MoraesLuana Argollo Souza FernandesCamila de Sousa PereiraGabriela Billafan FerreiraLeila Bernarda Donato GöttemsFábio Ferreira AmorimPublished in: International journal of women's health (2023)
Our study revealed a rise in c-sections and maternal mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic, possibly due to disruptions in maternal care. These findings highlight that implementing effective strategies to protect maternal health in times of crisis and improve outcomes for mothers and newborns is crucial.
Keyphrases
- birth weight
- gestational age
- pregnancy outcomes
- healthcare
- public health
- cardiovascular events
- pregnant women
- risk factors
- mental health
- quality improvement
- cardiovascular disease
- type diabetes
- preterm infants
- metabolic syndrome
- single cell
- coronary artery disease
- adipose tissue
- skeletal muscle
- risk assessment
- health information
- pain management
- chronic pain
- low birth weight
- human health