Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Special Statement: COVID-19 research in pregnancy: progress and potential

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2021 Dec;225(6):B19-B31. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2021.08.039. Epub 2021 Sep 3.

Abstract

The COVID-19 global pandemic has broad implications for obstetrical care and perinatal outcomes. As we approach the 2-year mark into an unprecedented international pandemic, this review presents the progress and opportunities for research related to COVID-19 and pregnancy. Research is the basis for evidence-based clinical guidelines, and we aim to provide the structure and guidance for framing COVID-19-related obstetrical research. This structure will pertain not only to this pandemic but future ones as well.

Keywords: COVID-19 pandemic, fetal outcomes, healthcare policy, maternal outcomes, neonatal outcomes, obstetrical research.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biomedical Research*
  • COVID-19*
  • Clinical Studies as Topic*
  • Delivery of Health Care
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Perinatology*
  • Pregnancy*
  • SARS-CoV-2*
  • Social Determinants of Health
  • Societies, Medical*