This nationwide cohort study in Denmark investigated the association between SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy and maternal characteristics, pregnancy outcomes, and disease severity (hospital admission). The study validated SARS-CoV-2 diagnoses from national registers against medical records. Results showed increased risks of hypertensive disorders, early pregnancy loss, preterm delivery, and small-for-gestational-age infants among infected women. Hospital admission amplified these risks. Register data showed acceptable validity for identifying SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy.
Publisher
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand
Published On
Jan 01, 2023
Authors
Anna J M Aabakke, Tanja G Petersen, Karen Wøjdemann, Mette H Ibsen, Fjola Jonsdottir, Elisabeth Rønneberg, Charlotte S Andersen, Anne Hammer, Tine D Clausen, Julie Milbak, Lars Burmester, Rikke Zethner, Birgitte Lindved, Annette Thorsen-Meyer, Mohammed R Khalil, Birgitte Henriksen, Lisbeth Jønsson, Lise L T Andersen, Kamilla K Karlsen, Monica L Pedersen, Gitte Hedermann, Marianne Vestgaard, Dorthe Thisted, Agnethe N Fallesen, Josephine N Johansson, Ditte C Møller, Greta Dubietyte, Charlotte B Andersson, Richard Farlie, Ane-Kersti Skaarup Knudsen, Lea Hansen, Lone Hvidman, Anne N Sørensen, Sidsel L Rathcke, Katrine H Rubin, Lone K Petersen, Jan S Jørgensen, Lone Krebs, Mette Bliddal
Tags
SARS-CoV-2
pregnancy
hypertensive disorders
early pregnancy loss
preterm delivery
small-for-gestational-age
hospital admission
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