COVID-19 in perinatal period: questions and consequences

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Tuncel D., Bilgin L., Ince Z., Coban A.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS, vol.64, no.1, pp.1-9, 2022 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 64 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.24953/turkjped.2021.890
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.1-9
  • Keywords: COVID-19, newborn, pandemic, vertical transmission, breastfeeding, SARS-COV-2 INFECTION, EPIDEMIOLOGY, TRANSMISSION, PREGNANCY, CARE
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background. The effect of COVID-19 infection on newborn babies is not yet clear. Babies born to pregnant women with suspected or proven COVID-19 or babies who had contact with infected people are considered to be at risk. In this review, intrauterine problems that may be caused by COVID-19 infection, delivery room approach, postnatal follow-up, precautions and controversies regarding breastfeeding and vaccination are discussed.