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SARS-CoV-2 infection among hospitalized pregnant women : reasons for admission and pregnancy characteristics — eight U.S. health care centers, March 1–May 30, 2020
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September 16, 2020
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Corporate Authors:National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (U.S.)Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion. ; Yale University. ; HealthPartners Institute (Minneapolis, Minnesota) ; Kaiser-Permanente Medical Care Program. Southern California Region. Research and Evaluation. ; Denver Health (Denver, Colorado). Ambulatory Care Services. ; ... More +
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Description:What is already known about this topic? Pregnant women might be at increased risk for severe illness from SARS-CoV-2 infection.
What is added by this report? Prevalences of prepregnancy obesity and gestational diabetes were higher among pregnant women hospitalized for COVID-19–related illness (e.g., worsening respiratory status) than among those admitted for pregnancy-related treatment or procedures (e.g., delivery) and found to have COVID-19. Intensive care was required for 30% (13 of 43) of pregnant women admitted for COVID-19, and one pregnant woman died from COVID-19.
What are the implications for public health practice? Antenatal counseling emphasizing preventive measures, including use of masks, frequent hand washing, and social distancing, might help prevent COVID-19 among pregnant women, especially those with prepregnancy obesity and gestational diabetes.
Suggested citation for this article: Panagiotakopoulos L, Myers TR, Gee J, et al. SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Hospitalized Pregnant Women: Reasons for Admission and Pregnancy Characteristics — Eight U.S. Health Care Centers, March 1–May 30, 2020. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. ePub: 16 September 2020
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