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Pregnant Women with COVID-19 Have Increased Risk of Adverse Outcomes

Pregnant women diagnosed with COVID-19 have a higher risk of severe maternal morbidity and mortality and neonatal complications compared to those without COVID-19, according to recent findings published in JAMA Pediatrics.

The study underscores the need for pregnant women and healthcare providers to strictly implement recommended COVID-19 preventive measures as soon as possible.