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COVID-19 and Pregnancy: A narrative review of maternal and perinatal outcomes.
Al Riyami, Nihal; Sheik, Shahila.
  • Al Riyami N; Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Medicine & Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
  • Sheik S; Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman.
Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J ; 22(2): 167-178, 2022 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1955190
ABSTRACT
As of August 11, 2021, approximately 206 million people worldwide had been infected with SARS-CoV-2. However, limited data are available regarding the effects of COVID-19 infection on pregnancy and maternal and perinatal outcomes. This review aimed to resolve this gap in literature. The MEDLINE®, SCOPUS and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature databases were searched to identify relevant English-language articles published between January 2020 and February 2021. A total of 17 articles describing the outcomes of 762 pregnancies were identified. There were 613 babies born, including 16 sets of twins. Within the cases studied, 12 (1.6%) maternal deaths and eight (1.3%) stillbirths were reported. A small proportion of mothers (3.9%) required admission to the intensive care unit, usually due to associated comorbidities. Rates of caesarean and preterm delivery ranged from 27-100% and 4-50%, respectively. Further research is necessary to determine the effect of COVID-19 infection on early pregnancy.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Premature Birth / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Reviews Limits: Female / Humans / Infant / Infant, Newborn / Pregnancy Language: English Journal: Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Squmj.8.2021.120

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Premature Birth / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Reviews Limits: Female / Humans / Infant / Infant, Newborn / Pregnancy Language: English Journal: Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Squmj.8.2021.120