Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

February 16, 2021

Lack of Changes in Preterm Delivery and Stillbirths during COVID-19 Lockdown in a European Region

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The proportion of preterm deliveries (< 37 weeks) and stillbirths was similar in the Castilla-y-Leon region in Spain during the COVID-19 lockdown and de-escalation periods (March 15 to June 21, 2020) compared to previous time periods. The proportion of preterm deliveries during the lockdown was 6.5%, compared to 6.6% during the whole pre-lockdown period (January 1, 2015 to March 14, 2020) and 6.2% during pre-lockdown comparison time periods (March 15 to May 3, 2015-2019). Results were stable even when different gestational age categories and birthweight categories were considered. Proportion of stillbirths during the lockdown and pre-lockdown comparison time periods were 0.33% and 0.34%, respectively.

Arnaez et al. (Feb 12, 2021). Lack of Changes in Preterm Delivery and Stillbirths during COVID-19 Lockdown in a European Region. European Journal of Pediatrics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-021-03984-6