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COVID-19 in pregnancy raises risk of preterm birth and severe disease
November 5, 2020
Early data support counseling pregnant women about risks for severe illness associated with infection.
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New case suggestive of in utero SARS-CoV-2 transmission
November 5, 2020
In this rare case of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from a mother to her neonate, virus was detected in cord blood but not placenta.
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Few women hospitalized for influenza have been vaccinated
October 27, 2020
“A provider recommendation, combined with an offer to administer a flu vaccine at the time of visit, remains one of the best ways” to increase flu vaccination among pregnant women.
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SARS-CoV-2 appears unlikely to pass through breast milk
August 28, 2020
Researchers detected viral RNA in a breast milk sample from one woman with COVID-19 disease, but culture was negative.
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Small NY study: Mother-baby transmission of COVID-19 not seen
July 24, 2020
All of the 31 infants born to infected mothers tested negative.
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Stillbirth incidence increases during COVID-19 pandemic
July 17, 2020
Incidence of stillbirths was fourfold higher during the pandemic, compared with a similar period prepandemic.
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Opinion
COVID-19: Haiti is vulnerable, but the international community can help
July 1, 2020
Deep distrust has undermined the messages of public health officials, said Mr. Dorcela and Mr. St. Jean.
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Pregnant women at greater risk for severe COVID-19, CDC says
June 26, 2020
Pregnancy was linked to increased risk of hospitalization, admission to the ICU, and mechanical ventilation, but not death.
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COVID-19 may increase risk of preterm birth and cesarean delivery
May 29, 2020
Increased BMI may be a risk factor for severe disease, and fever and dyspnea on admission are associated with subsequent maternal respiratory deterioration.
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Placental injury reported in women with COVID-19
May 28, 2020
A first-of-its-kind study looks at the extent and implications of pathological damage to the placentas of mothers with COVID-19.
