Journal of Infection and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(6), P. 102733 - 102733
Published: March 6, 2025
Despite
evidence
showing
changes
in
disease
severity
with
the
virus's
evolution
and
vaccination
efforts,
link
between
maternal,
perinatal,
neonatal
outcomes
SARS-CoV-2
infections
during
different
pregnancy
trimesters
remains
unclear,
especially
BA.5
BF.7
Omicron
subvariant
surge
China
December
2022.
This
study
investigates
correlation
infection
across
various
trimesters.
prospective
cohort
was
conducted
at
two
hospitals
southwest
China,
examining
clinical
records
status
of
2158
pregnant
women
registered
January
1,
2022,
September
30,
2023.
Initially
shielded
from
COVID-19,
population
later
experienced
a
significant
surge.
A
comparative
analysis
evaluated
infected
uninfected
subjects.
Primary
included
complications
premature
births,
while
secondary
encompassed
cesarean
sections,
delivery
complications,
outcomes.
Pregnant
had
higher
incidence
placenta
increta/percreta
postpartum
hemorrhage
compared
to
women.
First
trimester
were
associated
lower
intrahepatic
cholestasis
[aOR
=
0.29,
95
%
CI
0.13-0.63]
but
preterm
birth
2.16,
1.25-3.71].
Third
increased
risk
2.74,
1.21-6.18].
is
linked
hemorrhage.
are
pregnancy,
third
The Lancet Digital Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5(9), P. e594 - e606
Published: Aug. 1, 2023
COVID-19
in
pregnant
people
increases
the
risk
for
poor
maternal-fetal
outcomes.
However,
vaccination
hesitancy
remains
due
to
concerns
over
vaccine's
potential
effects
on
Here
we
examine
impact
of
and
boosters
maternal
SARS-CoV-2
infections
birth
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(4), P. e0298407 - e0298407
Published: April 19, 2024
Introduction
Vaccination
during
pregnancy
protects
both
the
mother
and
foetus
from
vaccine-preventable
diseases.
However,
uptake
of
recommended
vaccines
(influenza,
pertussis,
COVID-19)
by
pregnant
women
remains
low
in
Europe
USA.
Understanding
reasons
for
this
is
crucial
to
inform
strategies
increase
vaccination
rates
women.
This
qualitative
systematic
review
aimed
identify
barriers
facilitators
against
influenza,
pertussis/whooping
cough
COVID-19
possible
rates.
Methods
We
conducted
a
comprehensive
search
electronic
databases,
including
Medline,
PsycINFO,
CINAHL,
Web
Science,
WHO
database,
Embase
grey
literature
studies
that
explored
vaccine
among
(PROSPERO
CRD42023399488).
The
was
limited
published
between
2012
2022
high-income
countries
with
established
programmes
pregnancy.
Studies
were
thematically
analysed
underwent
quality
assessment
using
Joanna
Briggs
Institute
validated
critical
appraisal
tool
research.
Results
Out
2681
articles
screened,
28
(n
=
1573
participants)
eligible
inclusion.
Five
overarching
themes
emerged
relating
personal,
provider
systemic
factors.
Barriers
included
concerns
about
safety
efficacy,
lack
knowledge
vaccines’
benefits
necessity,
fear
adverse
effects
on
or
perception
disease
severity.
Facilitators
recommendations
trusted
healthcare
providers,
easy
access
vaccination,
clear
communication
positive
social
influences
family
friends.
Strategies
increasing
strong
proactive
professionals,
provision
routine
antenatal
care,
consistent
addressing
women’s
concerns.
Conclusion
highlights
need
interventions
address
identified
Recommendation
can
play
significant
role
promoting
uptake,
as
risk/benefit
convenient
vaccination.
Addressing
providing
accurate
information
also
important.
JAMA Pediatrics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
178(8), P. 823 - 823
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Importance
COVID-19
vaccination
is
recommended
throughout
pregnancy
to
prevent
complications
and
adverse
birth
outcomes
associated
with
disease.
To
date,
data
on
defects
after
first-trimester
are
limited.
Objective
evaluate
the
risks
for
selected
major
structural
among
live-born
infants
receipt
of
a
messenger
RNA
(mRNA)
vaccine.
Design,
Setting,
Participants
This
was
retrospective
cohort
study
singleton
pregnancies
estimated
last
menstrual
period
(LMP)
between
September
13,
2020,
April
3,
2021,
ending
in
live
from
March
5,
January
25,
2022.
Included
were
8
health
systems
California,
Oregon,
Washington,
Colorado,
Minnesota,
Wisconsin
Vaccine
Safety
Datalink.
Exposures
Receipt
1
or
2
mRNA
vaccine
doses
first
trimester,
as
part
primary
series.
Main
Outcomes
Measures
Selected
infants,
identified
electronic
using
validated
algorithms,
neural
tube
confirmed
via
medical
record
review.
Results
Among
42
156
eligible
(mean
[SD]
maternal
age,
30.9
[5.0]
years)
7632
(18.1%)
received
an
trimester.
Of
34
524
without
vaccination,
2045
(5.9%)
vaccinated
before
pregnancy,
13
494
(39.1%)
during
second
third
18
985
(55.0%)
unvaccinated
pregnancy.
Compared
pregnant
people
those
trimester
older
32.3
[4.5]
years
vs
30.6
[5.1]
differed
by
LMP
date.
After
applying
stabilized
inverse
probability
weighting,
differences
baseline
characteristics
persons
negligible
(standardized
mean
difference
<0.20).
occurred
113
(1.48%)
488
(1.41%)
exposure;
adjusted
prevalence
ratio
1.02
(95%
CI,
0.78-1.33).
In
secondary
analyses,
defect
grouped
organ
system,
no
significant
identified.
Conclusions
Relevance
this
multisite
study,
exposure
not
increased
risk
defects.
Hypertension,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 2, 2025
BACKGROUND:
Patients
with
preeclampsia
exhibit
hypertension
and
chronic
inflammation
characterized
by
CD
(cluster
determinant)
4+T
cells,
B
cells
secreting
AT1-AA
(agonistic
autoantibody
against
the
angiotensin
II
type
1
receptor),
inflammatory
cytokines,
complement
activation.
Importantly,
a
history
of
COVID-19
during
pregnancy
is
associated
an
increased
incidence
preeclampsia-like
phenotype
partly
mediated
CD4+T
cells.
We
recently
showed
pregnant
patients
or
without
produce
AT1-AA,
indicating
importance
lymphocytes
in
progression
possibly
COVID-19.
Therefore,
we
hypothesize
that
from
induce
through
AT1-AA.
METHODS:
Placental
were
isolated
normal
pregnant,
preeclampsia,
normotensive
history,
at
delivery.
Then,
3×10
5
transferred
intraperitoneally
into
athymic
rats
gestational
day
12.
On
18,
carotid
catheters
inserted.
19,
mean
arterial
pressure
was
measured,
tissues
collected.
RESULTS:
Preeclampsia
B-cell
recipients
had
significantly
pressure,
activation
compared
recipients.
Recipients
markers
but
not
to
level
significance
as
Inhibition
attenuated
occurred
response
history.
CONCLUSIONS:
This
study
demonstrates
important
role
contributing
secretion
JAMA Network Open,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(1), P. e2352387 - e2352387
Published: Jan. 19, 2024
Importance
COVID-19
vaccine–derived
antibodies
in
pregnant
people
may
protect
infants
from
severe
infection
the
first
6
months
of
life
via
transplacental
antibody
transfer.
Few
data
exist
on
maternally
derived
SARS-CoV-2
preterm
compared
with
full-term
association
vaccination
timing.
Objective
To
compare
anti-Spike
(anti-S)
levels
and
context
vaccine
dose
timing
before
delivery.
Design,
Setting,
Participants
This
prospective
cohort
study
enrolled
individuals
collected
paired
maternal
cord
blood
samples
at
delivery
University
Washington
between
February
1,
2021,
January
31,
2023.
who
had
received
least
2
doses
a
messenger
RNA
did
not
have
history
prior
or
detectable
anti–SARS-CoV-2
nucleocapsid
were
included.
Exposures
Timing
last
gestational
age
Main
Outcomes
Measures
Paired
tested
for
anti-S
antibody,
linear
regression
was
used
to
evaluate
associations
levels.
Covariates
included
dose,
number
doses,
insurance
status,
immunosuppressing
medications.
Results
A
total
220
participants
(median
[IQR]
age,
34
[32-37]
years;
212
[96.4%]
female)
36
184
deliveries
studied.
Before
delivery,
121
persons
99
3
more
doses.
The
geometric
mean
concentration
674
(95%
CI,
577-787)
after
8159
6636-10
032)
(
P
<
.001).
1000
874-1144)
9992
8381-11
914)
After
adjustment
no
found
(β
=
0.44;
95%
−0.06
0.94).
Conclusions
Relevance
In
this
deliveries,
receipt
resulted
10-fold
higher
Maternal
appeared
important
than
determining
considerations
pregnancy
should
include
risk
BMJ Global Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(4), P. e014247 - e014247
Published: April 1, 2024
Objective
To
assess
the
effects
of
COVID-19
vaccines
in
women
before
or
during
pregnancy
on
SARS-CoV-2
infection-related,
pregnancy,
offspring
and
reactogenicity
outcomes.
Design
Systematic
review
meta-analysis.
Data
sources
Major
databases
between
December
2019
January
2023.
Study
selection
Nine
pairs
reviewers
contributed
to
study
selection.
We
included
test-negative
designs,
comparative
cohorts
randomised
trials
infection-related
Non-comparative
cohort
studies
reporting
outcomes
were
also
included.
Quality
assessment,
data
extraction
analysis
Two
independently
assessed
quality
extracted
data.
undertook
random-effects
meta-analysis
reported
findings
as
HRs,
risk
ratios
(RRs),
ORs
rates
with
95%
CIs.
Results
Sixty-seven
(1
813
947
women)
Overall,
design
studies,
pregnant
fully
vaccinated
any
vaccine
had
61%
reduced
odds
infection
(OR
0.39,
CI
0.21
0.75;
4
23
927
women;
I
2
=87.2%)
94%
hospital
admission
0.06,
0.01
0.71;
868
=92%).
In
adjusted
hypertensive
disorders
was
by
12%
(RR
0.88,
0.82
0.92;
studies;
115
085
women),
while
caesarean
section
9%
0.91,
0.85
0.98;
6
30
192
women).
observed
an
8%
reduction
neonatal
intensive
care
unit
0.92,
0.87
0.97;
54
569
babies
born
versus
not
women.
general,
vaccination
associated
increased
adverse
perinatal
Pain
at
injection
site
most
common
side
effect
(77%,
52%
94%;
11
27
195
Conclusion
are
effective
preventing
related
complications
PROSPERO
registration
number
CRD42020178076.