Increased stillbirth rate during the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in India. (November 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mahajan, Niraj N.; Gaikwad, Chaitanya; Tayshete, Rajashri; Saldanha, Cara; Pednekar, Rahi; Mahale, Smita D.; Gajbhiye, Rahul K.
• Is Part Of: European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology. Volume 266(2021)
• Page Start: 191
• Page End: 192
• Publication Date: 2021-11
• Subjects: Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Reproductive health -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Reproduction -- Periodicals; Obstétrique -- Périodiques; Gynécologie -- Périodiques; Reproduction -- Périodiques; Verloskunde; Gynaecologie; Voortplanting (biologie); Gynecology; Obstetrics; Reproduction; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 618.05
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.09.030
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0301-2115

Abstract

Graphical abstract: Highlights: Stillbirth rate among COVID-19 pregnant women was higher in second wave (p = 0.038). Preeclampsia was reported higher during the second wave among stillbirths (p = 0.590). More stillbirths occurred at < 34 weeks gestation during the second wave (p = 0.214). Moderate-severe COVID-19 was observed only during the second wave among stillbirths. Reducing preventable stillbirths during COVID-19 pandemic should be global priority.