Covid-19 infection in Pregnancy can Harm the Placenta

Evidence suggests that Coronavirus infection during pregnancy can cause placenta damage, mainly causing Maternal Vascular Malperfusion. This means that oxygen and nutrients may not be able to get to the baby as readily, which can be very dangerous. This may also alter the way that women who test positive for Covid-19 need to be monitored during pregnancy.

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• Article: Placenta Pathology in Covid-19