There is still so much to learn about the novel coronavirus, but scientists have unlocked some clues about the way COVID-19 affects pregnant women and their unborn children.
A review of dozens of scientific studies has found that women who contract coronavirus during pregnancy may have a higher risk of premature delivery.
And while pregnant women also seem to have less severe symptoms initially, if they do get sick it’s likely to be worse than non-pregnant patients.
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