Covid-19 as a possible risk factor of intrauterine fetal death

Ceska Gynekol. 2021;86(6):410-413. doi: 10.48095/cccg2021410.

Abstract

Objective: To summarize information about possible effects of covid-19 on intrauterine fetal death and present three cases of intrauterine fetal death in women with recent covid-19 infection.

Methods: Review of available information about pregnancy with covid-19 and comparison with own observation of cases during spring 2021.

Conclusion: Covid-19 influences risk of intrauterine fetal death, preeclampsia/eclampsia or HELLP syndrome. Coagulation changes and drop of platelets is considered as one of the causes of intrauterine fetal death due to fetal vascular malperfusion.

Keywords: COVID-19; intrauterine fetal death; obstetrics.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Female
  • Fetal Death / etiology
  • HELLP Syndrome*
  • Humans
  • Pre-Eclampsia*
  • Pregnancy
  • Risk Factors
  • SARS-CoV-2