Implications of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on pregnancy

Introduction: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness. SARS-CoV-2 is currently a global health issue. Physiological changes due to pregnancy may be related to an i...

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Main Authors: Nadia Magallanes-Peláez, Alejandra Mariño-Noya, Nerea Puga-González, Helena Losa-Puig, Laura González-Rodríguez, Emilio Couceiro-Naveira, Carlos López-Ramón y Cajal
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Published: Permanyer 2024-01-01
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author Nadia Magallanes-Peláez
Alejandra Mariño-Noya
Nerea Puga-González
Helena Losa-Puig
Laura González-Rodríguez
Emilio Couceiro-Naveira
Carlos López-Ramón y Cajal
author_facet Nadia Magallanes-Peláez
Alejandra Mariño-Noya
Nerea Puga-González
Helena Losa-Puig
Laura González-Rodríguez
Emilio Couceiro-Naveira
Carlos López-Ramón y Cajal
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description Introduction: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness. SARS-CoV-2 is currently a global health issue. Physiological changes due to pregnancy may be related to an increased risk of contracting COVID-19 as well as developing more severe clinical conditions or increasing comorbidities during pregnancy and delivery. Objective: To know the incidence of spontaneous labor and gestational comorbidities during the pandemic. Methods: A retrospective single-centric cohort study was designed using a database from the delivery unit created prospectively. Pregnant women whose pregnancies finished between June 2019 and May 2022 were included. Two groups of pregnant women were defined: group I: “pre-pandemic pregnant women”, whose pregnancies finished between June 2019 and May 2020; and group II: “pandemic pregnant women”, whose pregnancies finished between June 2020 and May 2021. Results: The incidence of spontaneous labor was 49.1% for Group I and 46.4% for Group II (p = 0.602). Group II had higher rates of normal and cesarean section deliveries and lower rates of instrumental deliveries. The incidence of gestational diabetes (GD), hypertension, and preeclampsia was higher, while the incidence of preterm rupture of membranes was lower in the pandemic group. Conclusion: The incidence of GD, hypertension, and preeclampsia increased during the pandemic. The onset of spontaneous labor in pregnancy was similar for both groups.
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spelling doaj-art-c11553d7f85d48faad309ccb32f00de12024-12-17T20:16:39ZengPermanyerRevista Chilena de Obstetricia y Ginecología0717-75262024-01-0189610.24875/RECHOG.24000029Implications of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on pregnancyNadia Magallanes-Peláez0Alejandra Mariño-Noya1Nerea Puga-González2Helena Losa-Puig3Laura González-Rodríguez4Emilio Couceiro-Naveira5Carlos López-Ramón y Cajal6Department of Obstetrics and Ginecology, Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro, Vigo, Pontevedra, SpainDepartment of Obstetrics and Ginecology, Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro, Vigo, Pontevedra, SpainDepartment of Obstetrics and Ginecology, Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro, Vigo, Pontevedra, SpainDepartment of Obstetrics and Ginecology, Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro, Vigo, Pontevedra, SpainDepartment of Obstetrics and Ginecology, Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro, Vigo, Pontevedra, SpainDepartment of Obstetrics and Ginecology, Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro, Vigo, Pontevedra, SpainDepartment of Obstetrics and Ginecology, Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro, Vigo, Pontevedra, SpainIntroduction: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness. SARS-CoV-2 is currently a global health issue. Physiological changes due to pregnancy may be related to an increased risk of contracting COVID-19 as well as developing more severe clinical conditions or increasing comorbidities during pregnancy and delivery. Objective: To know the incidence of spontaneous labor and gestational comorbidities during the pandemic. Methods: A retrospective single-centric cohort study was designed using a database from the delivery unit created prospectively. Pregnant women whose pregnancies finished between June 2019 and May 2022 were included. Two groups of pregnant women were defined: group I: “pre-pandemic pregnant women”, whose pregnancies finished between June 2019 and May 2020; and group II: “pandemic pregnant women”, whose pregnancies finished between June 2020 and May 2021. Results: The incidence of spontaneous labor was 49.1% for Group I and 46.4% for Group II (p = 0.602). Group II had higher rates of normal and cesarean section deliveries and lower rates of instrumental deliveries. The incidence of gestational diabetes (GD), hypertension, and preeclampsia was higher, while the incidence of preterm rupture of membranes was lower in the pandemic group. Conclusion: The incidence of GD, hypertension, and preeclampsia increased during the pandemic. The onset of spontaneous labor in pregnancy was similar for both groups. https://www.rechog.com/frame_eng.php?id=251Pregnancy. COVID-19. Preeclampsia.
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Alejandra Mariño-Noya
Nerea Puga-González
Helena Losa-Puig
Laura González-Rodríguez
Emilio Couceiro-Naveira
Carlos López-Ramón y Cajal
Implications of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on pregnancy
Revista Chilena de Obstetricia y Ginecología
Pregnancy. COVID-19. Preeclampsia.
title Implications of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on pregnancy
title_full Implications of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on pregnancy
title_fullStr Implications of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on pregnancy
title_full_unstemmed Implications of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on pregnancy
title_short Implications of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on pregnancy
title_sort implications of sars cov 2 pandemic on pregnancy
topic Pregnancy. COVID-19. Preeclampsia.
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