The Epidemiology of COVID-19 in Pregnancy.

As of November, 2021 there have been more than 250 million coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) cases worldwide and more than 5 million deaths. Obstetric patients have been a population of interest given that they may be at risk of more severe infection and adverse pregnancy outcomes. The purpose of this review is to assess current epidemiology and outcomes research related to COVID-19 for the obstetric population.

Risk of Stillbirth after Antepartum Hospitalization for Hypertensive Diseases of Pregnancy.

Objective: To determine if women with an antepartum admission for hypertensive diseases of pregnancy (HDP) were at increased risk for stillbirth.

Study Design: This study utilized the 2010 to 2014 Nationwide Readmissions Database. Antepartum admissions with HDP were identified and linked to subsequent delivery hospitalizations.

Risk for postpartum readmissions and associated complications based on maternal age.

Purpose: To evaluate risk for postpartum readmissions and associated severe morbidity by maternal age.

Materials And Methods: This retrospective cohort study used the Nationwide Readmissions Database to analyze 60-day all-cause postpartum readmission risk from 2010 to 2014. Risk for severe maternal morbidity (SMM) during readmission was ascertained using criteria from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.