The Effect of Maternal Sars-CoV-2 Infection on Neonatal Outcome

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ID15716286
AuthorsMelinda Matyas (0000-0002-6893-1595, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy), Mădălina Văleanu (0000-0001-8289-1094, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, corresponding author), Monica Hășmășanu (0000-0001-9143-5664, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy), Bianca Voina (Clinical Emergency Hospital Bucharest), Adelina Tutu (Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy), Gabriela Zaharie (0000-0002-2722-8166, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy)
Year2023
Volume10
Issue5
Pages771-771
Publication date2023-04-25
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueChildren (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2227-9067 • E-ISSN: 2227-9067
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/children10050771
PMID37238319
OpenAlexW4366991171
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited5

(1) Background: Neonates born to SARS-CoV-2 positive mothers are at risk of infection, as well as adverse outcomes due to the infection. The aim of our study was to analyze the impact of maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection on neonatal outcome. (2) Methods: We conducted a prospective, longitudinal study. We collected data on maternal symptomatology upon admission and their correlation with the development of the infant. Through a questionnaire we analyzed the impact on breastfeeding of the separation of the mother from the newborn, as well as the maternal psycho-emotional effect. (3) Results: Ninety infants were enrolled in the study, from one twin pregnancy and the rest singleton pregnancies. Out of the 89 mothers, 34 showed symptoms. Neonates from mothers with anosmia and ageusia had a higher value of WBC and lymphocytes ( p = 0.06 and p = 0.04). Breastfeeding was started in 57.3% of mothers after their discharge from hospital and only 41.6% of the whole study group continued at the follow-up visit. Mothers who described a negative experience during hospitalization associated a 2.42 times higher risk of not continuing breastfeeding. (4) Conclusion: None of the infants enrolled in the study had SARS-CoV-2 infection either at birth or within the first two months of life. Breastfeeding was started with more than half newborns after discharge from hospital. The negative experience generated by the separation from their babies influenced breastfeeding

Breastfeeding · Obstetrics · Pregnancy · Prospective cohort study · COVID-19 and Mental Health · COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum · Medicine · Internal Medicine · Pediatrics

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