Related Experiment Video
Updated: Nov 23, 2025
Author Spotlight: Advancements in Multiplex Detection of Respiratory Viruses
Published on: November 10, 2023
Comprehensive analysis of COVID-19 during pregnancy
Kathryn M Moore1, Mehul S Suthar1
1Center for Childhood Infections and Vaccines, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University Department of Pediatrics, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA; Emory Vaccine Center, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, 30329, USA; Yerkes National Primate Research Center, Atlanta, GA, 30329, USA.
Abstract:
The COVID-19 pandemic resulting from the emergence of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 remains a major global health concern. Pregnant individuals are more likely to develop severe COVID-19 and a number of pregnancy complications have been observed in COVID-19 patients. To date, little is known about the impact of COVID-19 on pregnancy. In this review, we examine key aspects of pregnancy that may be impacted by COVID-19 and summarize the current literature on SARS-CoV-2 infection of the placenta and in utero vertical transmission. Furthermore, we highlight recent studies exploring the role of the maternal antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy and the passive transfer of maternal antibodies from mothers with COVID-19 to fetus.
