May 7, 2020

Effects of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on Maternal Perinatal and Neonatal Outcomes a Systematic Review of 266 Pregnancies

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Clinical Characteristics and Health Care Setting

• A systematic review that included 19 case series and case reports, corresponding to 266 women, found that the clinical characteristics of pregnant women with COVID-19 are similar to nonpregnant adults. Among mothers with nucleic acid testing in vaginal mucus and breast milk samples (n=28), all samples were negative, as were neonates who received testing via throat swab (n=113).  

Juan et al. (May 6, 2020). Effects of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on Maternal Perinatal and Neonatal Outcomes a Systematic Review of 266 Pregnancies. Pre-print downloaded May 7 from https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.05.02.20088484