Risk for stillbirth among pregnant individuals with SARS-CoV-2 infection varied by gestational age.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite previous research findings on higher risks of stillbirth among pregnant individuals with SARS-CoV-2 infection, it is unclear whether the gestational timing of viral infection modulates this risk.

Objective

This study aimed to examine the association between timing of SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy and risk of stillbirth.

Study design

This retrospective cohort study used multilevel logistic regression analyses of nationwide electronic health records in the United States. Data were from 75 healthcare systems and institutes across 50 states. A total of 191,403 pregnancies of 190,738 individuals of reproductive age (15-49 years) who had childbirth between March 1, 2020 and May 31, 2021 were identified and included. The main outcome was stillbirth

SUBMITTER: Lyu T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9970919 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature