Impact of the 1st Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Lockdown on In Utero Transfer Activity in the Paris Area, France

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Preterm Singleton Birth Rate during the COVID-19 Lockdown: A Population-Based Study

Leah Leibovitch et al.

Summary: The rate of singleton preterm births declined by 9.7% during the COVID-19 pandemic national lockdown period in Israel.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PERINATOLOGY (2022)

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Preterm birth, stillbirth and early neonatal mortality during the Danish COVID-19 lockdown

Paula L. Hedley et al.

Summary: The study conducted in Denmark found that during the COVID-19 restrictions and lockdown, there was a reduction in extremely preterm birth rate and stillbirth rate, suggesting that these measures may provide some level of protection for pregnant women and fetuses. However, no significant difference was observed in perinatal mortality rates. The observational study does not allow for causal inference, but supports the need for further research to determine if behavioral or social changes in pregnant women can improve pregnancy outcomes.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS (2022)

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Antepartum stillbirth rates during the COVID-19 pandemic in Austria: A population-based study

Dana A. Muin et al.

Summary: The incidence of antepratum stillbirth (aSB) increased overall during the COVID-19 pandemic in Austria, with a significant peak during the first lockdown period. Factors such as increased fetal weight and maternal obesity were strongly associated with aSB events.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS (2022)

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Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on perinatal outcomes: a retrospective cohort study from Turkey

Siddika Songul Yalcin et al.

Summary: This study compared data from the pandemic period with the pre-pandemic period and found an increase in the rate of cesarean delivery and a decrease in the rates of preterm and low birth weight births. These changes may be attributed to the indirect effects of the pandemic. Strategies should be implemented to address the increased cesarean delivery rates and the shift in maternity service utilization to private facilities.

BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH (2022)

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A decline in planned, but not spontaneous, preterm birth rates in a large Australian tertiary maternity centre during COVID-19 mitigation measures

Linda A. Gallo et al.

Summary: The study found that planned moderate/late preterm births significantly decreased during the COVID-19 lockdown, while there was no impact on extremely or very preterm infants, spontaneous preterm births, or stillbirth rates. A non-significant spike in spontaneous preterm births was observed from late April to early May 2020.

AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY (2022)

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COVID-19 and lockdown: Impact on pregnancy complications

I. Graff et al.

Summary: This study aims to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on the rate of hospitalization for threatened preterm delivery and the rate of preterm delivery. The results show a decrease in the rate of preterm birth during the lockdown, as well as a reduction in Premature Ruptures of Membranes.

GYNECOLOGIE OBSTETRIQUE FERTILITE & SENOLOGIE (2022)

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Danish premature birth rates during the COVID-19 lockdown

Gitte Hedermann et al.

Summary: A nationwide study in Denmark examined the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on premature birth rates and found a significantly lower rate of extremely premature births during the lockdown period. There was no significant difference in other gestational age categories. The reasons for this decrease are still unclear, but the lockdown period offers a unique opportunity to investigate factors related to prematurity.

ARCHIVES OF DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD-FETAL AND NEONATAL EDITION (2021)

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Modest reduction in adverse birth outcomes following the COVID-19 lockdown

Ellen C. Caniglia et al.

Summary: The study found that the risk of adverse birth outcomes decreased during and after the lockdown in 2020, compared to the same periods in 2017-2019. This reduction was primarily due to fewer cases of preterm birth and small-for-gestational-age fetuses.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY (2021)

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Delayed presentation of ectopic pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic: A retrospective study of a collateral effect

Moshe Barg et al.

Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a delayed presentation of patients with ectopic pregnancy, leading to the need for emergency surgical management and excessive blood loss. Special attention should be given to the decline in routine medical care during the pandemic.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS (2021)

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Prematurity Rates During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic Lockdown in Melbourne, Australia

Alexia Matheson et al.

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY (2021)

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Associations of COVID-19 lockdown with gestational length and preterm birth in China

Moran Dong et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 lockdown measures were associated with a slightly shorter gestational length and a moderately higher risk of preterm birth in a Chinese population. Effects seemed to be more pronounced when exposure occurred in early to middle pregnancy.

BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH (2021)

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Association between COVID-19 lockdown measures and the incidence of iatrogenic versus spontaneous very preterm births in the Netherlands: a retrospective study

J. Klumper et al.

Summary: The study in the Netherlands found a significant decrease in iatrogenic preterm births in singletons during the initial COVID-19 lockdown, while an increase in preterm births was observed in multiple pregnancies. Future studies should focus on understanding the mechanism behind these changes and their effects on perinatal outcome.

BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH (2021)

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A double-edged sword-telemedicine for maternal care during COVID-19: findings from a global mixed-methods study of healthcare providers

Anna Galle et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the use of telemedicine for maternal and newborn healthcare globally. While telemedicine was found to be a vital alternative during the pandemic, challenges such as lack of infrastructure, technological literacy, financial barriers, and quality of care need to be addressed. More research is needed to assess the effectiveness and quality of telemedicine in maternal healthcare before considering long-term adaptations away from face-to-face interactions.

BMJ GLOBAL HEALTH (2021)

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Increase rate of ruptured tubal ectopic pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic

Shira Dvash et al.

Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the diagnosis, treatment, and complications of women with tubal Ectopic Pregnancy. The findings showed a higher rate of ruptured ectopic pregnancies during the pandemic, suggesting the need for healthcare providers to be alert to this collateral damage in the non-infected population.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY (2021)

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on first-line primary care in southeastern France: Feedback on the implementation of a real-time monitoring system based on regional health insurance data

B. Davin-Casalena et al.

Summary: The study observed a decrease in private physician activity during the lockdown but a gradual return to normal afterwards. Teleconsultations peaked at 30% of medical acts during the crisis. Initial lockdown stage saw peak provisioning for drugs while vaccination rates significantly declined.

REVUE D EPIDEMIOLOGIE ET DE SANTE PUBLIQUE (2021)

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Pregnancy Outcome during the First COVID 19 Lockdown in Vienna, Austria

Sylvia Kirchengast et al.

Summary: The study found that the COVID 19 lockdown in Austria did not have a negative impact on pregnancy outcomes of non-infected mothers, with a lower preterm birth rate and higher birth weight during the lockdown period.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

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COVID-19 Pandemic: Different Associative Relationships of City Lockdown With Preterm Births in Three Cities - An Ecological Study

Po-Yin Cheung et al.

Summary: The global spread of COVID-19 in 2020 has raised concerns about preterm births in pregnant mothers who are infected with the virus. The association between city lockdown measures during the pandemic and the rate of preterm births remains unclear, with studies showing varied relationships in different cities. This suggests that differences in health, societal, and cultural factors may play a role in the impact of city lockdown on preterm births, inspiring further research in this area.

FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS (2021)

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Changes in obstetric interventions and preterm birth during COVID-19: A nationwide study from Iceland

Kristjana Einarsdottir et al.

Summary: Evidence in an Icelandic population suggests a reduction in elective cesarean section and preterm birth rates during COVID-19 lockdown, particularly in the first lockdown period. However, further research is needed to clarify the underlying mechanisms for these findings.

ACTA OBSTETRICIA ET GYNECOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA (2021)

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Association between COVID-19 mandatory lockdown and decreased incidence of preterm births and neonatal mortality

Eduardo Cuestas et al.

JOURNAL OF PERINATOLOGY (2021)

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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on pregnancy duration and outcome in Melbourne, Australia

D. L. Rolnik et al.

Summary: The study found that the restriction measures implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on pregnancy duration and outcome. Pregnant women exposed to the measures had a lower rate of preterm birth, especially those with a history of preterm birth, and there was no increase in stillbirth rate.

ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY (2021)

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Changes in pregnancy outcomes during the COVID-19 lockdown in Iran

Fahimeh Ranjbar et al.

Summary: The study found that during the Covid-19 pandemic, there was a decrease in preterm births and low birth weight, with no significant change in stillbirth rates and pregnancy complications.

BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH (2021)

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Increase of stillbirth and decrease of late preterm infants during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown

Mario De Curtis et al.

ARCHIVES OF DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD-FETAL AND NEONATAL EDITION (2021)

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Prevalence of Preterm Birth Rate During COVID-19 Lockdown in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Riyadh

Roya Huseynova et al.

Summary: The study found a significant decrease in the birth rate of extremely preterm and moderate/late preterm infants during the COVID-19 lockdown. The birth rate among Saudi expats showed an increasing tendency, but was not statistically significant during the strict lockdown. Further research with a national dataset is needed to evaluate the full impact of lockdown on preterm birth rates.

CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE (2021)

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