Complications and outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 in pregnancy: where and what is the evidence?

  • Date created

    26 de mayo de 2020

  • Last updated

    28 de noviembre de 2020

Teles Abrao Trad A, Ibirogba ER, Elrefaei A, Narang K, Tonni G, Picone O, Suy A, Carreras Moratonas E, Kilby MD, Ruano R. Complications and outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 in pregnancy: where and what is the evidence? Hypertens Pregnancy. 2020 Aug;39(3):361-369. doi: 10.1080/10641955.2020.1769645. Epub 2020 May 26. PMID: 32456489.

Abstract

Objectives: To add to the growing evidence on SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy, so as to better inform clinical decision making and optimize patient outcomes.

Methods: A systematic search of relevant databases was perfomed on 25 March 2020 and a repeat search, on 10 April 2020. Reports of pregnant patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection at any time during their pregnancy were reviewed and summarized .

Results: We summarized the outcomes of a total of 155 pregnant women and 118 neonates. The evidence suggests a similar rate of severe COVID-19 cases in pregnant women and the general population. The frequency of cesarean deliveries is high, against guidelines recommendations.

Conclusion: Limited data on COVID-19 during preganacy, associated with a wide variation in the methodology make accurate data interpretation difficult.