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Covid increases chance of grave illness and death in pregnant women – study

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Women are more likely to die in pregnancy if they catch Covid, according to researchers, who found the infection raised the risk of a swath of serious illnesses for mothers and their newborns.

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The Guardian

Covid increases chance of grave illness and death in pregnant women – study

Research conducted across a dozen countries finds infection also poses health risks for unborn children

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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CNN

Large new review underscores the risks of Covid-19 during pregnancy

Pregnant women and their developing babies are at higher risk for severe outcomes if they get Covid-19, and now a large, international review is helping to underscore how devastating those risks can be.

1 year ago·Atlanta, United States

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The Washington Post

Covid during pregnancy increases risk of maternal death, study finds

Pregnant people infected with the coronavirus have a seven times higher risk of dying compared with pregnant individuals who are not infected.

1 year ago

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The Hill

Meta-study highlights COVID dangers during pregnancy

A new scientific review published Monday found that a COVID-19 infection at any time during a pregnancy increases the risk of maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidities and adverse newborn outcomes. The research, which was led by George Washington University professor Emily Smith, synthesized data from 12 different studies on the subject from 12 different countries. […]

1 year ago·Washington, United States

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