Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
137(3), P. 408 - 414
Published: Dec. 23, 2020
Coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
vaccines
have
begun
to
be
distributed
across
the
United
States
and
offered
initially
priority
groups
including
health
care
personnel
persons
living
in
long-term
facilities.
Guidance
regarding
whether
pregnant
should
receive
a
COVID-19
vaccine
is
needed.
Because
were
excluded
from
initial
phase
3
clinical
trials
of
vaccines,
limited
data
are
available
on
their
efficacy
safety
during
pregnancy.
After
developmental
reproductive
toxicology
studies
completed,
some
companies
expected
conduct
persons.
Until
then,
obstetricians
will
need
use
weigh
benefits
risks
vaccines.
Issues
considered
when
counseling
include
animal
inadvertently
exposed
pregnancies
available,
potential
pregnancy
reactogenicity,
timing
vaccination
pregnancy,
evidence
for
other
risk
complications
due
person's
underlying
conditions,
exposure
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
mitigation.
The
Centers
Disease
Control
Prevention,
American
College
Obstetricians
Gynecologists,
Society
Maternal-Fetal
Medicine
each
issued
guidance
supportive
offering
As
additional
information
collected
vaccinated
becomes
it
critical
keep
up
date
with
this
information.
New England Journal of Medicine,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
384(15), P. 1412 - 1423
Published: Feb. 24, 2021
BackgroundAs
mass
vaccination
campaigns
against
coronavirus
disease
2019
(Covid-19)
commence
worldwide,
vaccine
effectiveness
needs
to
be
assessed
for
a
range
of
outcomes
across
diverse
populations
in
noncontrolled
setting.
In
this
study,
data
from
Israel's
largest
health
care
organization
were
used
evaluate
the
BNT162b2
mRNA
vaccine.MethodsAll
persons
who
newly
vaccinated
during
period
December
20,
2020,
February
1,
2021,
matched
unvaccinated
controls
1:1
ratio
according
demographic
and
clinical
characteristics.
Study
included
documented
infection
with
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
2
(SARS-CoV-2),
symptomatic
Covid-19,
Covid-19–related
hospitalization,
illness,
death.
We
estimated
each
outcome
as
one
minus
risk
ratio,
using
Kaplan–Meier
estimator.ResultsEach
study
group
596,618
persons.
Estimated
at
days
14
through
20
after
first
dose
7
or
more
second
was
follows:
infection,
46%
(95%
confidence
interval
[CI],
40
51)
92%
CI,
88
95);
57%
50
63)
94%
87
98);
74%
56
86)
87%
55
100);
disease,
62%
39
80)
75
100),
respectively.
preventing
death
Covid-19
72%
19
100)
dose.
specific
subpopulations
consistent
age
groups,
potentially
slightly
lower
multiple
coexisting
conditions.ConclusionsThis
nationwide
setting
suggests
that
is
effective
wide
outcomes,
finding
randomized
trial.
BMJ,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. m3320 - m3320
Published: Sept. 1, 2020
Abstract
Objective
To
determine
the
clinical
manifestations,
risk
factors,
and
maternal
perinatal
outcomes
in
pregnant
recently
women
with
suspected
or
confirmed
coronavirus
disease
2019
(covid-19).
Design
Living
systematic
review
meta-analysis.
Data
sources
Medline,
Embase,
Cochrane
database,
WHO
COVID-19
China
National
Knowledge
Infrastructure
(CNKI),
Wanfang
databases
from
1
December
to
27
April
2021,
along
preprint
servers,
social
media,
reference
lists.
Study
selection
Cohort
studies
reporting
rates,
manifestations
(symptoms,
laboratory
radiological
findings),
covid-19.
extraction
At
least
two
researchers
independently
extracted
data
assessed
study
quality.
Random
effects
meta-analysis
was
performed,
estimates
pooled
as
odds
ratios
difference
proportions
95%
confidence
intervals.
All
analyses
are
updated
regularly.
Results
435
were
included.
Overall,
9%
(95%
interval
7%
10%;
149
studies,
926
232
women)
of
attending
admitted
hospital
for
any
reason
diagnosed
having
The
most
common
covid-19
pregnancy
fever
cough
(both
36%).
Compared
non-pregnant
reproductive
age,
less
likely
report
symptoms
fever,
dyspnoea,
cough,
myalgia.
admission
an
intensive
care
unit
(odds
ratio
2.61,
1.84
3.71;
I
2
=85.6%),
invasive
ventilation
(2.41,
2.13
2.71;
=0%)
higher
than
age.
970
(0.2%,
123
179
981
died
cause.
In
covid-19,
non-white
ethnicity,
increased
high
body
mass
index,
pre-existing
comorbidity
including
chronic
hypertension
diabetes,
specific
complications
such
gestational
diabetes
pre-eclampsia,
associated
serious
(severe
unit,
ventilation,
death).
without
those
had
death
6.09,
1.82
20.38;
=76.6%),
(5.41,
3.59
8.14;
=57.0%),
caesarean
section
(1.17,
1.01
1.36;
=80.3%),
preterm
birth
(1.57,
1.36
1.81;
=49.3%).
stillbirth
(1.81,
1.38
2.37,
=0%),
neonatal
(2.18,
1.46
3.26,
=85.4%)
babies
born
versus
Conclusion
Pregnant
hospitals
manifest
myalgia,
but
more
be
needing
Pre-existing
comorbidities,
hypertension,
index
factors
severe
pregnancy.
deliver
have
being
unit.
Their
Systematic
registration
PROSPERO
CRD42020178076.
Readers’
note
This
article
is
a
living
that
will
reflect
emerging
evidence.
Updates
may
occur
up
years
date
original
publication.
version
update
published
on
September
2020
(
BMJ
2020;370:m3320),
previous
updates
can
found
supplements
https://www.bmj.com/content/370/bmj.m3320/related#datasupp
).
When
citing
this
paper
please
consider
adding
number
access
clarity.
New England Journal of Medicine,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
384(24), P. 2273 - 2282
Published: April 21, 2021
Many
pregnant
persons
in
the
United
States
are
receiving
messenger
RNA
(mRNA)
coronavirus
disease
2019
(Covid-19)
vaccines,
but
data
limited
on
their
safety
pregnancy.From
December
14,
2020,
to
February
28,
2021,
we
used
from
"v-safe
after
vaccination
health
checker"
surveillance
system,
v-safe
pregnancy
registry,
and
Vaccine
Adverse
Event
Reporting
System
(VAERS)
characterize
initial
of
mRNA
Covid-19
vaccines
persons.A
total
35,691
participants
16
54
years
age
identified
as
pregnant.
Injection-site
pain
was
reported
more
frequently
among
than
nonpregnant
women,
whereas
headache,
myalgia,
chills,
fever
were
less
frequently.
Among
3958
enrolled
827
had
a
completed
pregnancy,
which
115
(13.9%)
resulted
loss
712
(86.1%)
live
birth
(mostly
with
third
trimester).
neonatal
outcomes
included
preterm
(in
9.4%)
small
size
for
gestational
3.2%);
no
deaths
reported.
Although
not
directly
comparable,
calculated
proportions
adverse
vaccinated
against
who
similar
incidences
studies
involving
women
that
conducted
before
pandemic.
221
pregnancy-related
events
VAERS,
most
event
spontaneous
abortion
(46
cases).Preliminary
findings
did
show
obvious
signals
received
vaccines.
However,
longitudinal
follow-up,
including
follow-up
large
numbers
earlier
is
necessary
inform
maternal,
infant
outcomes.
Reproductive Health,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
18(1)
Published: Jan. 18, 2021
Abstract
Introduction
The
Covid-19
pandemic
affects
maternal
health
both
directly
and
indirectly,
direct
indirect
effects
are
intertwined.
To
provide
a
comprehensive
overview
on
this
broad
topic
in
rapid
format
behooving
an
emergent
we
conducted
scoping
review.
Methods
A
review
was
to
compile
evidence
impacts
of
the
most
significant
outcomes
thus
far.
Working
papers
news
articles
were
considered
appropriate
along
with
peer-reviewed
publications
order
capture
rapidly
evolving
updates.
Literature
English
published
from
January
1st
September
11
2020
included
if
it
pertained
or
COVID-19
physical,
mental,
economic,
social
wellbeing
pregnant
people.
Narrative
descriptions
written
about
subject
areas
for
which
authors
found
evidence.
Results
search
yielded
396
publications,
95
included.
Pregnant
individuals
be
at
heightened
risk
more
severe
symptoms
than
people
who
not
pregnant.
Intrauterine,
vertical,
breastmilk
transmission
unlikely.
Labor,
delivery,
breastfeeding
guidelines
positive
patients
varied.
Severe
increases
mental
issues,
such
as
clinically
relevant
anxiety
depression,
reported.
Domestic
violence
appeared
spike.
Prenatal
care
visits
decreased,
healthcare
infrastructure
strained,
potentially
harmful
policies
implemented
little
Women
likely
lose
their
income
due
men,
working
mothers
struggled
increased
childcare
demands.
Conclusion
women
higher
infection
pregnant,
however
symptomatic
may
experience
adverse
compared
non-pregnant
seem
face
disproportionate
socio-economic
consequences.
High
low-
middle-income
countries
alike
faced
struggles.
Further
resources
should
directed
towards
quality
epidemiological
studies.
Plain
summary
reproductive
perinatal
through
itself
but
also
indirectly
consequence
changes
care,
policy,
economic
circumstances.
consequences
have
Intrauterine
transmission,
passage
virus
mother
baby
during
delivery
labor,
vary,
variability
could
create
uncertainty
unnecessary
harm.
high
low/middle
countries.
impact
is
marked.
frequency
problems,
epidemic
reported
many
This
reflects
increase
studies
demonstrating
true
change
lacking.
vulnerable
losing
We
make
several
recommendations:
studies,
services
diminished,
focus
needed.
European Journal of Epidemiology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
36(2), P. 197 - 211
Published: Feb. 1, 2021
Abstract
With
the
development
of
multiple
effective
vaccines,
reducing
global
morbidity
and
mortality
COVID-19
will
depend
on
distribution
acceptance
vaccination.
Estimates
vaccine
among
pregnant
women
mothers
young
children
are
yet
unknown.
An
understanding
challenges
correlates
to
aid
acceleration
administration
within
these
populations.
Acceptance
vaccination
younger
than
18-years-old,
as
well
potential
predictors,
were
assessed
through
an
online
survey,
administered
by
Pregistry
between
October
28
November
18,
2020.
17,871
total
survey
responses
from
16
countries
obtained.
Given
a
90%
efficacy,
52.0%
(n
=
2747/5282)
73.4%
non-pregnant
9214/12,562)
indicated
intention
receive
vaccine.
69.2%
11,800/17,054),
both
non-pregnant,
vaccinate
their
children.
Vaccine
was
generally
highest
in
India,
Philippines,
all
sampled
Latin
America;
it
lowest
Russia,
United
States
Australia.
The
strongest
predictors
included
confidence
safety
or
effectiveness,
worrying
about
COVID-19,
belief
importance
vaccines
own
country,
compliance
mask
guidelines,
trust
public
health
agencies/health
science,
attitudes
towards
routine
vaccines.
its
vary
globally.
Vaccination
campaigns
for
should
be
specific
each
country
order
attain
largest
impact.
Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
137(4), P. 571 - 580
Published: Feb. 8, 2021
OBJECTIVE:
To
describe
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
severity
in
pregnant
patients
and
evaluate
the
association
between
perinatal
outcomes.
METHODS:
We
conducted
an
observational
cohort
study
of
all
with
a
singleton
gestation
positive
test
result
for
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
who
delivered
at
1
33
U.S.
hospitals
14
states
from
March
to
July
31,
2020.
Disease
was
classified
by
National
Institutes
Health
criteria.
Maternal,
fetal,
neonatal
outcomes
were
abstracted
centrally
trained
certified
research
staff.
evaluated
trends
maternal
characteristics
across
COVID-19
classes
associations
multivariable
modeling.
RESULTS:
A
total
1,219
included:
47%
asymptomatic,
27%
mild,
14%
moderate,
8%
severe,
4%
critical.
Overall,
53%
Hispanic;
there
no
trend
race–ethnicity
distribution
severity.
Those
more
illness
had
older
mean
age,
higher
median
body
mass
index,
pre-existing
medical
comorbidities.
Four
deaths
(0.3%)
attributed
COVID-19.
Frequency
death
or
SARS-CoV-2
did
not
differ
Adverse
frequent
among
illness,
including
6%
(95%
CI
2–11%)
incidence
venous
thromboembolism
those
severe–critical
compared
0.2%
mild–moderate
0%
asymptomatic
(
P
<.001
severity).
In
adjusted
analyses,
associated
increased
risk
cesarean
birth
(59.6%
vs
34.0%,
relative
[aRR]
1.57,
95%
1.30–1.90),
hypertensive
disorders
pregnancy
(40.4%
18.8%,
aRR
1.61,
1.18–2.20),
preterm
(41.8%
11.9%,
3.53,
2.42–5.14)
patients.
Mild–moderate
adverse
CONCLUSION:
Compared
infection
without
symptoms,
COVID-19,
but
complications.
MMWR Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
69(44), P. 1635 - 1640
Published: Nov. 2, 2020
Pregnant
women
with
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
are
at
increased
risk
for
severe
illness
and
might
be
preterm
birth
(1-3).
The
full
impact
of
infection
SARS-CoV-2,
the
virus
that
causes
COVID-19,
in
pregnancy
is
unknown.
Public
health
jurisdictions
report
information,
including
status,
on
confirmed
probable
COVID-19
cases
to
CDC
through
National
Notifiable
Diseases
Surveillance
System.*
Through
Emerging
Threats
Mothers
Babies
Network
(SET-NET),
16
collected
supplementary
information
infant
outcomes
among
5,252
laboratory-confirmed
SARS-CoV-2
reported
during
March
29-October
14,
2020.
Among
3,912
live
births
known
gestational
age,
12.9%
were
(<37
weeks),
higher
than
10.2%
general
U.S.
population
(4).
610
infants
(21.3%)
test
results,
perinatal
was
infrequent
(2.6%)
occurred
primarily
whose
mother
had
identified
within
1
week
delivery.
Because
majority
pregnant
thus
far
experienced
third
trimester,
ongoing
surveillance
needed
assess
effects
infections
early
pregnancy,
as
well
longer-term
exposed
infants.
These
findings
can
inform
neonatal
testing
recommendations,
clinical
practice,
public
action
used
by
care
providers
counsel
risks
infection,
births.
their
household
members
should
follow
recommended
prevention
measures,
wearing
a
mask,
social
distancing,
frequent
handwashing
when
going
out
or
interacting
others
if
there
person
who
has
exposure
COVID-19.†.
JAMA,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
325(23), P. 2370 - 2370
Published: May 13, 2021
Pregnant
women
are
at
increased
risk
of
morbidity
and
mortality
from
COVID-19
but
have
been
excluded
the
phase
3
vaccine
trials.
Data
on
safety
immunogenicity
in
these
populations
therefore
limited.