Changes in Clinical Care of the Newborn During COVID-19 Pandemic: From the Womb to First Newborn Visit

Overview

Journal Pediatr Clin North Am

Specialty Pediatrics

Date 2021 Sep 20

PMID 34538298

Citations 2

Authors

Pezad N Doctor

Deepak Kamat

Beena G Sood

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Abstract

COVID-19 has afflicted the health of children and women across all age groups. Since the outbreak of the pandemic in December 2019, various epidemiologic, immunologic, clinical, and pharmaceutical studies have been conducted to understand its infectious characteristics, pathogenesis, and clinical profile. COVID-19 affects pregnant women more seriously than nonpregnant women, endangering the health of the newborn. Changes have been implemented to guidelines for antenatal care of pregnant women, delivery, and newborn care. We highlight the current trends of clinical care in pregnant women and newborns during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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