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- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered lifestyles, impacting uninfected pregnant women and their newborns, with potential environmental factors playing a role.
- A study comparing 802 pregnant women during the pandemic to a pre-pandemic group found increased pregnancy complications, including anemia and preterm births, among those affected by the pandemic.
- The findings highlight the necessity for regular prenatal care and maintaining a healthy lifestyle to mitigate adverse outcomes during pregnancy.
Article Abstract
Background: People's lifestyles may have changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, which may have a profound impact on pregnant women and newborns. This study aims to assess the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on uninfected pregnant women and their newborns, including potential environmental factors.
Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the pregnancy complications of 802 cases in the pandemic group and 802 controls in the pre-pandemic group in a matched nested case-control study, and evaluated the association with sociodemographic features, lifestyles, and other factors in 311 pregnant women with adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Results: Compared to the pre-pandemic group, the rates of anemia, vaginitis, shoulder dystocia, and adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preterm birth were increased in the pandemic group. After controlling for the covariates, we observed a higher risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes in the pandemic group. Pregnant women with adverse pregnancy outcomes had an increased rate of anemia and vaginal candidiasis.
Conclusion: COVID-19 pandemic has profound effects on adverse pregnancy outcomes, suggesting the importance of ensuring regular prenatal checkups and keeping a healthy lifestyle.
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