The pregnant women with COVID also had a five times higher risk of blood clots that can cause pain, swelling or other life-threatening complications.
The babies born to women who were infected with COVID also developed problems. They were almost twice as likely to be admitted to a neonatal ICU after birth, and had higher odds for preterm birth.
Smith said more than 80 countries still do not recommend that all pregnant and lactating women get the COVID vaccine. This meta-analysis provides public health officials and the public with clear, consistent and compelling findings, the U.S. News quoted her as saying. “This study shows the risk of getting COVID-19 for both mother and baby,” Smith said, adding that, “All countries, including the United States, should make access to COVID vaccines an urgent priority in order to save lives and prevent health problems.”
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