Change in the Incidence of Stillbirth and Preterm Delivery During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Asma Khalil, Peter von Dadelszen, Tim Draycott, Austin Ugwumadu, Pat O'Brien, Laura Magee, Asma Khalil, Peter von Dadelszen, Tim Draycott, Austin Ugwumadu, Pat O'Brien, Laura Magee
Abstract
This study compares pregnancy outcomes, including rates of stillbirth (fetal death ≥24 weeks’ gestation), preterm and cesarean delivery, and neonatal unit admission in the months preceding vs during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic at a London university hospital.
Conflict of interest statement
Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Dr Draycott reported receipt of grants from Tommy’s Centre for Maternity Improvement outside the submitted work. No other disclosures were reported.
Source: PubMed