Abstract

A series of pneumonia cases of unknown etiology have been reported in Wuhan, China since December 2019. This life-threating respiratory disease, named COVID -19 is caused by infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) and it has transmitted to other countries spread around the world. There are limited case series reporting the influence on pregnant women and newborn with COVID 19. The management for newborn and children with COVID-19 is based on adult experience. This article reviews the current knowledge of COVID-19 infection in newborns and pregnant women. Important details are summarized about breastfeeding, prevention, clinical characteristics, diagnosis and strategies of treatment of newborn and pregnant women in this review.

Keywords: COVID-2019, Pregnancy, Neonatal infection, SARSCoV-2

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Deniz M, Tezer H, Tapisiz A. Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid 2019) in Pregnant Women and Neonates. Turk J Pediatr Dis [Internet]. 2020 May 29 [cited 2025 Aug. 23];14(3):274-8. Available from: https://turkjpediatrdis.org/article/view/698