Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

February 28, 2020

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Pregnancy: What obstetricians need to know

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  • Rasmussen et al reviewed two reports describing 18 pregnant women with COVID-19 that were infected in the third trimester. They reported clinical findings were similar to those in non-pregnant adults. Fetal distress and preterm delivery were seen in some cases. All but two pregnancies were cesarean deliveries, and testing for SARS-CoV-2 was negative on all babies tested. They recommend close fetal and maternal monitoring and adherence to principles of COVID-19 management in pregnancy. 

Rasmussen et al. (Feb 28, 2020). Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Pregnancy: What obstetricians need to know. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2020.02.017