Covid-19 and Pregnancy: An Overview

Abstract Since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared coronavirus infection (COVID-19) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in January 2020, there have been many concerns about pregnant women and the possible effects of this emergency with catastrophic outcomes inmany countries. Information on COVID-19 and pregnancy are scarce and spread throughout a fewcase series, with no more than 50 cases in total. The present review provides a brief analysis of COVID-19, pregnancy in the COVID-19 era, and the effects of COVID-19 on pregnancy.

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Main Authors: Castro,Pedro, Matos,Ana Paula, Werner,Heron, Lopes,Flávia Paiva, Tonni,Gabriele, Araujo Júnior,Edward
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Federação Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia 2020
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-72032020000700420
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Summary:Abstract Since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared coronavirus infection (COVID-19) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in January 2020, there have been many concerns about pregnant women and the possible effects of this emergency with catastrophic outcomes inmany countries. Information on COVID-19 and pregnancy are scarce and spread throughout a fewcase series, with no more than 50 cases in total. The present review provides a brief analysis of COVID-19, pregnancy in the COVID-19 era, and the effects of COVID-19 on pregnancy.