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Coronavirus Disease-2019 in Pregnancy
Jose Rojas-Suarez1, Jezid Miranda2
1Intensive Care and Obstetric Research Group (GRICIO), Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Universidad de Cartagena, Colombia.
Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) in pregnant individuals can lead to severe complications for mother and baby. Vaccination is a safe and crucial intervention to prevent adverse outcomes during pregnancy and lactation.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Infectious Diseases
- Neonatal Health
Background:
- Pregnancy involves significant physiological changes that can complicate COVID-19 management.
- Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) poses risks to pregnant individuals, fetuses, and newborns.
- Outcomes of COVID-19 in pregnancy are influenced by geographic factors, gestational stage, and pre-existing health conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the impact of COVID-19 on pregnancy and neonates.
- To discuss challenges in managing COVID-19 during pregnancy.
- To highlight the role of vaccination in mitigating risks.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of COVID-19 in pregnancy.
- Analysis of clinical management strategies.
- Evaluation of vaccination safety and efficacy.
Main Results:
- COVID-19 infection during pregnancy is linked to severe maternal, fetal, and neonatal complications.
- Management of respiratory support requires consideration of pregnancy-specific physiological adaptations.
- Vaccination is proven safe and effective for pregnant and lactating individuals.
Conclusions:
- COVID-19 presents significant risks during pregnancy, affecting all trimesters.
- Effective management strategies are essential but complex due to physiological changes.
- Vaccination is the primary preventive measure against severe COVID-19 and its complications in pregnancy and lactation.
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