Investigation of Teratogenic Concerns in the Coronavirus Disease of 2019 Era.

ABSTRACT:

Background

MotherToBaby (MTB) is a teratogen information service that provides information about exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding to the public and healthcare providers. During the Coronavirus Disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, MTB received an influx of queries regarding the teratogenicity of the virus and the vaccine. The purpose of this study was to assess the frequency and type of exposures asked about prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic through March 2022 and to evaluate the demographics of individuals who made inquiries.

Methods

Data from MTB contacts (2018-2022) were accessed through a data-sharing agreement. The data were cleaned and standardized by coding all exposures into 11 established categories before linking demographic and exposure files

SUBMITTER: Richardson K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12863024 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature