Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

April 3, 2020

Vertical Transmission of Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) from Infected Pregnant Mothers to Neonates: A Review

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  • The authors reviewed articles on a total of 31 pregnant women with COVID-19 up to March 4. They found no evidence for intrauterine transmission of COVID-19 from infected pregnant women to their fetuses. Mothers may be at increased risk for more severe respiratory complications.
  • Mothers with known or suspected COVID-19 should adhere to standard and contact precautions during breastfeeding, as transmission could still occur through respiratory droplets during breastfeeding. 

Karimi-Zarchi et al. (Apr 2, 2020). Vertical Transmission of Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) from Infected Pregnant Mothers to Neonates: A Review. Fetal and Ped Pathol. https://doi.org/10.1080/15513815.2020.1747120