PREGNANCY+š¦ : āConsidering that the 2019-nCoV seems to have a similar pathogenic potential as SARS/MERS, pregnant women are at increased risk of severe infections, coronaviruses have the potential to cause severe maternal or perinatal adverse outcomes... thelancet.com/journals/lanceā¦
2) (Given) āthen current lack of data on 2019-nCoV infection during pregnancy, we recommend systematic screening of any suspected 2019-nCoV infection during pregnancy. If 2019-nCoV infection + pregnancy is confirmed, extended follow-up should be recommended for mothers+fetuses.ā
3) Past SARS+pregnancy: 12 pregnant women were infected with SARS-CoV 2002ā03. Four (57%) of seven women in the first trimester had a miscarriage. In 2nd-3rd trimester, 2 (40%) of 5 women had fetal growth restriction, 4 (80%) of five women had preterm birth. 3 (25%) women died.
4) Past MERS+pregnancy: In a review of 11 pregnant women infected with MERS-CoV, ten (91%) presented with adverse outcomes, six (55%) neonates required admission to ICU, and three (27%) died. Two neonates were delivered prematurely for severe maternal respiratory failure.
