Maternal and neonatal response to COVID-19
Thea Golden, Rebecca A. Simmons
Abstract
The risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) to maternal and newborn health has yet to be determined. Several reports suggest pregnancy does not typically increase the severity of maternal disease; however, cases of preeclampsia and preterm birth have been infrequently reported. Reports of placental infection and vertical transmission are rare. Interestingly, despite lack of SARS-CoV-2 placenta infection, there are several reports of significant abnormalities in placenta morphology. Continued research on pregnant women infected with SARS-CoV-2 and their offspring is vitally important.
Topics & Concepts
OffspringPlacentaPregnancyMedicinePreeclampsiaCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)DiseaseTransmission (telecommunications)ObstetricsPandemic2019-20 coronavirus outbreakInfectious disease (medical specialty)FetusBiologyVirologyInternal medicineOutbreakGeneticsElectrical engineeringEngineeringCOVID-19 Impact on ReproductionPregnancy and preeclampsia studiesMaternal and fetal healthcare