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Osteopathic Considerations for the Pregnant Patient with COVID-19

Kendra M Gray, Lauren Murphy, Brian Buckner

    The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
    |August 11, 2020
    PubMed

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    Pregnant women with COVID-19 face higher risks. This review explores COVID-19

    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Integrative Medicine

    Background:

    • Pregnant individuals are a high-risk group for emerging infectious diseases like COVID-19.
    • COVID-19 can lead to severe maternal complications and increased mortality.
    • Specialized treatment considerations are crucial for pregnant patients with COVID-19.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the pathophysiology of COVID-19 in pregnancy.
    • To assess the mortality rate associated with COVID-19 in pregnant women.
    • To identify and describe Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) modifications for pregnant patients in critical care.

    Main Methods:

    • Narrative review of scholarly articles and electronic databases.
    • Evaluation of existing research on COVID-19 pathophysiology and outcomes in pregnancy.
    • Identification of OMT techniques applicable to pregnant patients.

    Main Results:

    • Pregnancy exacerbates COVID-19 severity and mortality risks.
    • OMT techniques can potentially mitigate COVID-19's underlying pathology.
    • Specific OMT modifications are proposed for use during pregnancy and critical care.

    Conclusions:

    • COVID-19 poses significant risks to pregnant women, necessitating tailored treatment approaches.
    • Osteopathic manipulative treatment offers a potential adjunctive therapy for pregnant patients with COVID-19.
    • Further research is needed to validate OMT's efficacy and safety in this population.

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