SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19, can infect various tissues in the body apart from the lungs. Although placental infection remains controversial, COVID-19-associated placental abnormalities have been reported worldwide. Therefore, COVID-19 poses a significant risk for fetal distress as well. Scientists are currently debating whether such distress results from direct viral induced assault or placental damage caused by the mother's immune response. The placenta develops different histopathological lesions in response to maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection. While some studies support both theories, the transmission rate through the placenta remains low. Therefore, a more in-depth study is necessary to determine the primary cause of maternal SARS-CoV-2-induced fetal distress. This comprehensive review is aimed to shed light on the possible reasons towards fetal distress among mothers with COVID-19. This review describes the various mechanisms of viral entry along with the mechanisms by which the virus could affect the placenta. Reported cases of placental abnormalities and fetal distress symptoms have been collated to provide an overview of the current state of knowledge on vertical transmission of COVID-19.
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