ReviewJournal of neonatal nursing : JNN2021
Exploring modifiable risk-factors for premature birth in the context of COVID-19 mitigation measures: A discussion paper.
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- The association of COVID-19 lockdowns with adverse birth and pregnancy outcomes in 28 high-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Nature human behaviour · 2025Pooled it
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- Mathematical Modeling of Obstetric Variables: Influence of COVID-19, Periodontal Disease and Dental Care During Pregnancy.Biomedicines · 2025Article
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- Exploring death anxiety among women with preterm births in Oman.Journal of education and health promotion · 2025Review
- Preterm birth and stillbirth during COVID-19 pandemic in Bihor County/Romania.Frontiers in reproductive health · 2024Article
- SARS-CoV-2 in Pregnancy-A Retrospective Analysis of Selected Maternal and Fetal Laboratory Parameters.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Interrupted-time-series analysis of the immediate impact of COVID-19 mitigation measures on preterm birth in China.Nature communications · 2022Article
- Threatened abortion, threatened premature labor, and preterm birth during the first state of emergency for COVID-19 in 2020 in Japan.The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research · 2022Article
- Breastfeeding in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: A discussion paper.Journal of neonatal nursing : JNN · 2022Review
- Assessment of Seasonality and Extremely Preterm Birth in Denmark.JAMA network open · 2022Article
- Preterm births in South-West England before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: an audit of retrospective data.European journal of pediatrics · 2022Article
- Nursing care recommendation for pediatric COVID-19 patients in the hospital setting: A brief scoping review.PloS one · 2022Article
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4 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
During the COVID-19 pandemic, parents with sick or premature babies have faced challenges following admission to a neonatal unit due to the imposed lock-down restrictions on social contact, hospital visitation and the wearing of personal protective equipment. The negative short-term impact on neonatal care in relation to the prevention of close proximity, contact and bonding between parents and babies is potentially significant. However, an interesting finding has been reported of a reduction in premature birth admissions to the neonatal intensive care unit during the pandemic, raising important questions. Why was this? Was it related to the effect of the modifiable risk-factors for premature birth? This discussion paper focuses on an exploration of these factors in the light of the potential impact of COVID-19 restrictions on neonatal care. After contextualising both the effect of premature birth and the pandemic on neonatal and parental short-term outcomes, the discussion turns to the modifiable risk-factors for premature birth and makes recommendations relevant to the education, advice and care given to expectant mothers.
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