Perinatal Outcomes of COVID-19 in Pregnancy in a Tertiary Care Center in South India
Journal of SAFOG
; 14(6):724-729, 2022.
Article
in English
| EMBASE | ID: covidwho-2240178
ABSTRACT
Aim:
In light of the severe acute respiratory syndrome by a coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic, it was proposed that a variety of complications have occurred in women during pregnancy, which has further extended to the fetus, causing higher rates of morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to identify the complications that arose due to the coronavirus and asses how it impacted the pregnancy, the fetus, and the neonate. Materials andmethods:
Our study was a descriptive and observational study, which investigated the various aspects, obstetric, fetal and neonatal outcomes, and the complications arising in mothers affected with by SARS-CoV-2 virus. All women who tested positive after 20 weeks of gestation were included in the study and their pregnancy was followed up till delivery, and neonatal outcomes were noted.Results:
About 220 women infected with SARS-CoV-2 were studied and outcomes were illustrated. The mean age of the study population was 26.87 years [±4.96 Standard Deviation (SD)]. About 90% of the study population had a mild illness. The main obstetric outcomes noted were preterm labor, preeclampsia, eclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), and intrauterine fetal demise (IUD). Only 4.1% required a cesarean section for worsening conditions. Neonatal intensive care unit (ICU) admissions were also noted to be higher, with a possibility of vertical transmission in six babies.Conclusion:
Severe acute respiratory syndrome by a coronavirus-2 can have serious implications and can pose a great risk in pregnancy if not caught and treated early. Therefore, it is vital to screen those at high risk for the virus to prevent severe complications from taking a toll on the mother and fetus. Clinicalsignificance:
By identifying the main complications occurring in pregnancy, we can prevent the same by anticipating and monitoring carefully, thereby reducing mortality and morbidity rates.
adult; article; cesarean section; clinical significance; complication; controlled study; coronavirus disease 2019; eclampsia; female; fetus; fetus death; high risk pregnancy; human; India; infant; intrauterine growth retardation; major clinical study; morbidity; mortality; mother; neonatal intensive care unit; newborn; nonhuman; observational study; obstetric delivery; pandemic; preeclampsia; pregnancy; pregnancy outcome; premature labor; prevention; severe acute respiratory syndrome; Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; tertiary care center; vertical transmission
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English
Journal:
Journal of SAFOG
Year:
2022
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