Health care in pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic and pregnancy outcomes in six low- and-middle-income countries: Evidence from a prospective, observational registry of the Global Network for Women's and Children's Health

Article Obstetrics & Gynecology

Knowledge, attitude and practices of pregnant women related to COVID-19 infection: A cross-sectional survey in seven countries from the Global Network for Women's and Children's Health

Farnaz Naqvi et al.

Summary: Pregnant women in 7 low and middle income sites often lack complete knowledge related to COVID-19 and have varying practices to prevent COVID-19 during pregnancy.

BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY (2022)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Association of SARS-CoV-2 Infection With Serious Maternal Morbidity and Mortality From Obstetric Complications

Torri D. Metz et al.

Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the association between SARS-CoV-2 infection and serious maternal morbidity or mortality from obstetric complications. The results showed that SARS-CoV-2 infection was associated with an increased risk of serious complications related to obstetric complications.

JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (2022)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Indirect effects of the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic on the coverage of essential maternal and newborn health services in a rural subdistrict in Bangladesh: results from a cross-sectional household survey

Shema Mhajabin et al.

Summary: This study investigated the impact of the early phase of COVID-19 on the coverage of maternal and newborn health services in a rural subdistrict of Bangladesh. The findings showed that there were no significant changes in the coverage of antenatal care during the third trimester between the early phase of the pandemic and the pre-pandemic period. However, there was an increase in the attendance of medically trained providers during childbirth in the early phase of the pandemic. The rate of early initiation of breastfeeding did not significantly differ between the two periods.

BMJ OPEN (2022)

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Review Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

The effect of Ebola virus disease on maternal health service utilisation and perinatal outcomes in West Africa: a systematic review

Zemenu Yohannes Kassa et al.

Summary: This study aimed to assess the impact of Ebola virus disease (EVD) on maternal health service utilization and perinatal outcomes. The results showed a significant decrease in antenatal care during EVD and efforts to recover post-EVD. Women were less likely to have institutional childbirth during EVD and struggled to recover post-EVD. The study recommends implementing locally tailored interventions to increase the utilization of maternal health services during and after EVD outbreaks.

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (2022)

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on maternal and perinatal health: a scoping review

Bethany Kotlar et al.

Summary: The Covid-19 pandemic has both direct and indirect effects on maternal health, impacting reproductive and perinatal health. Pregnant women with symptomatic Covid-19 may face more severe outcomes, but transmission during delivery or through breastmilk is unlikely. The pandemic has also led to increased mental health issues, domestic violence, decreased prenatal care visits, and greater socio-economic consequences for pregnant individuals.

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (2021)

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Have Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Community Lockdowns Reduced Preterm Birth Rates?

Robert L. Goldenberg et al.

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY (2021)

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Article Obstetrics & Gynecology

Disease Severity and Perinatal Outcomes of Pregnant Patients With Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Torri D. Metz et al.

Summary: This study found that pregnant patients with severe-critical COVID-19, but not those with mild-moderate COVID-19, were at increased risk of perinatal complications compared to those without symptoms.

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY (2021)

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Article Pediatrics

Maternal and Neonatal Morbidity and Mortality Among Pregnant Women With and Without COVID-19 Infection The INTERCOVID Multinational Cohort Study

Jose Villar et al.

Summary: This study evaluated the risks associated with COVID-19 in pregnancy on maternal and neonatal outcomes compared with pregnant individuals without COVID-19, finding that pregnant individuals with COVID-19 were at higher risk for various complications such as preeclampsia, severe infections, and preterm birth. The findings emphasize the importance for pregnant individuals and clinicians to strictly implement recommended COVID-19 preventive measures.

JAMA PEDIATRICS (2021)

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Article Health Care Sciences & Services

Covid-19 pandemic impact on maternal and child health services access in Nampula, Mozambique: a mixed methods research

Paulo Henrique das Neves Martins Pires et al.

Summary: This study aimed to assess the impact of Covid-19 pandemic Government restrictions on access to maternal and child healthcare services in Mozambique. Comparing data from 2019 and 2020, significant decreases were found in key indicators such as family planning visits, elective C-sections, and children vaccinations, while home deliveries increased.

BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH (2021)

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Article Obstetrics & Gynecology

Resilience and vulnerability of maternity services in Zimbabwe: a comparative analysis of the effect of Covid-19 and lockdown control measures on maternal and perinatal outcomes, a single-centre cross-sectional study at Mpilo Central Hospital

Clare Shakespeare et al.

Summary: During the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown period, there was a slight decrease in the average monthly deliveries and Caesarean section rates at a government tertiary level maternity unit in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. However, there were no significant changes in maternal and perinatal adverse outcomes.

BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH (2021)

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Review Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on maternal and perinatal outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Barbara Chmielewska et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted maternal, fetal, and neonatal outcomes, leading to increased rates of stillbirth, maternal death, surgically managed ectopic pregnancies, and postpartum depression. Disparities exist between high-resource and low-resource settings, emphasizing the urgent need for prioritizing safe, accessible, and equitable maternity care in response to this pandemic and future health crises.

LANCET GLOBAL HEALTH (2021)

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