Background: The impact of maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection on pregnancy outcomes and infant development has become a significant concern within the medical community. This study aims to contribute to the existing body of research by examining the intersection between maternal health, infectious diseases, and neonatal outcomes.
Methods: The study employed a comprehensive cohort design, incorporating both retrospective and prospective elements, and included a comparison group. Data was collected from pregnant women and their infants. Various tools were utilized for data collection, including questionnaires, developmental milestone inventories, and physical measurement instruments. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS, and logistic regression models were applied to adjust for potential confounders.
Results: The study found that there is limited data to demonstrate a significant influence of maternal COVID-19 infection on maternal, pregnancy, and neonatal outcomes, as well as early baby developmental milestones. The analysis of various developmental milestones, such as rolling over, head holding, sitting did not reveal substantial differences between infants born to COVID-positive and COVID-negative mothers while parameters like crawling, visual object tracking milestones and reaching object with one hand reached statistical significance.
Conclusion: The study concludes that further investigation with larger sample sizes and extended follow-up periods is necessary to validate the observed patterns and gain a deeper understanding of the potential impacts of maternal COVID-19 infection on pregnancy and neonatal outcomes, as well as on child development. Enhanced understanding in this field will contribute to the knowledge of the consequences of maternal COVID-19 infection on the health of both the mother and the newborn.
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