The Impact of the COVID-19 Infection During Pregnancy on the Placenta and Its Function, A Meta-Analysis Study
R. J. Al-Dahwi, D. Kostadinova, M. Angelova, E. D. Georgieva,
G. D. Nikolova, Y. D. Karamalakova
In this study, a meta-analysis was conducted on a number of studies aimed at “the effect of CoV-19 infection during pregnancy on the placenta and its function’’ where this study presents and compares five studies to identify their strengths and weaknesses, as well as their differences and similarities with the studies were supposed to cover an unspecified date range from December 2020 through August 2023. This research concludes that the discovery of damage to the placenta in pregnant women infected with the novel coronavirus, some of whom do not show symptoms, may be related to the results. Damage to the placenta can interrupt the transfer of oxygen and nutrients to the fetus, with the potential for adverse effects on fetal health. In addition to the damage to the placental blood flow, which ensures the fetus receives adequate nutrition and oxygen, there is also evidence of the presence of blood clots in the placenta, as well as a reduction in the size of the placenta. In light of these findings, it is crucial to closely monitor the function of the placenta in pregnant women infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Additionally, it is vital to study the health of newborns to ascertain whether the observed placental damage is associated with any long-term health issues in the child.
Keywords: SARS-COV-2, CoV-19, Meta-analysis, Patients, Pregnancy, Placenta, Function, Child, Fetal health, Pathological changes
