12 Observations from an inner city hospital during COVID-19: preterm birth rate and mode of delivery

COVID-19 is causing an evolving global pandemic and to date the effects on both maternal and fetal outcomes as well as obstetric practice are unclear. Recently, hospitals worldwide have reported a higher rate of cesarean delivery among infected individuals, and a trend in the reduction of preterm births prior to 28 weeks. We aim to investigate the effects of COVID-19 on the rate of preterm birth and the mode of delivery at our institution in the height of the pandemic and unknown risks of this virus.
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Oral Concurrent Session 1 Source Type: research