Clinical profile of pregnant women during covid-19: a retrospective analysis

Background and Aim: Pregnant women are prone to Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19) infection due to altered immunity. This study was aimed to see clinical profile of pregnant women during COVID-19. Methods: This was retrospective observational study included 470 pregnant women who tested positive for COVID-19 and were either post-abortion, in the early stages of pregnancy, or had recently given birth between April 1 and May 31, 2021. Results: Majority of the women aged 30-39 years. 29.1% of the mothers were multigravidas, and 50.4% of the gestation period was under 34 weeks old. Out of 310 symptomatic women, 200 women had mild symptoms and did not require oxygen while 110 women received oxygen therapy. Out of 110 women who required supplemental oxygen, 30 women required mechanical ventilation. Out of 30 women who required mechanical ventilation, mortality was reported in 14 women (47%). Conclusion: Pregnant women who require mechanical breathing have a greater mortality rate.