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How to reduce the potential risk of vertical transmission of SARS-CoV-2 during vaginal delivery?

Authors :
Chiara Benedetto
Paola Serafini
Andrea Carosso
Stefano Cosma
Tahir Mahmood
Source :
European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2020.

Abstract

The risk of vertical transmission during vaginal delivery in COVID-19 pregnant patients is currently a topic of debate. Obstetric norms on vaginal birth assistance to reduce the potential risk of perinatal infection should be promoted by ensuring that the risk of contamination from maternal anus and faecal material is reduced during vaginal delivery.

Details

ISSN :
03012115
Volume :
250
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....b7434d1f22bd5d60e1fc48fdc3ed9122
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejogrb.2020.04.065