ISUOG Interim Guidance on 2019 novel coronavirus infection during pregnancy and puerperium: information for healthcare professionals

Novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in newborns and infants: what we know so far

“…However, maternal hypoxemia and fever caused by severe infection can lead to fetal distress, premature delivery and other risks [39]. Therefore, a detailed morphology scan at 18-24 weeks of gestation is indicated for pregnant women with suspected, probable or confirmed COVID-19 infection [40].…”

“…As maternal separation may cause anxiety and maternal depression, psychological comfort should be offered to the parents [40].…”

Outcome of coronavirus spectrum infections (SARS, MERS, COVID-19) during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

“…Coronaviridae and belonging to the Nidovirales order, 1 generally causing respiratory and 100 gastrointestinal infections that might range from mild, self-limiting conditions to more serious 101 disorders, such as viral pneumonia with systemic impairment. 2…”

“…It is well known that physiologic maternal adaptations to pregnancy predispose pregnant women to 114 a more severe course of pneumonia, with subsequent higher maternal and fetal morbidity and 115 mortality, 1,8 but there is a lack of data in the literature about the effect of CoV infections during 116 pregnancy, thus limiting both counseling and management of these patients. 117…”

“…Unfortunately, the lack of data of first and early second 336 trimester infection does not allow to determine whether in this case the infection may cause more 337 severe perinatal outcomes and how to monitor the pregnancy once the infection has passed. 1…”