March 18, 2020

Under the epidemic situation of COVID-19, should special attention to pregnancy women be given?

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Clinical Characteristics and Health Care Setting

• While there are some studies that suggest no specific COVID-19 effect on late pregnancy, Jiao highlights the need for more data on effects of COVID-19 on first and second trimester pregnancy since hormone levels and immune status differs between trimesters and could affect neonatal and maternal outcomes. 
• The author calls for routine detection and monitoring of early and mid-term pregnancy, and addressing work-place policies for pregnant medical staff. 

Jiao (March 17, 2020). Under the epidemic situation of COVID-19, should special attention to pregnancy women be given? Jour of Med Virology. https://doi.org/10.1002/jmv.25771