COVID-19 positive pregnant women, childbirth and risk of vertical transmission: systematic review
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2021v11i60p4654-4663Keywords:
COVID-19, Pregnant, Vertical transmissionAbstract
Pregnant women are disproportionately affected by respiratory diseases. These are related to high mortality rates. Objectives: To observe the management with positive COVID-19 pregnant women, the risk of vertical transmission and care during labor. Methods: Systematic review carried out in June 2020, at the Virtual Health Library, descriptors "GESTANTE" and "COVID-19", main subject "Coronavirus infection". Results: 130 articles were found, after eligibility criteria were selected 18. Pregnant women infected in the 3rd trimester had symptoms similar to the other patients. Cesarean deliveries were the most performed, there was no evidence of vertical transmission or by breast milk. Safety measures are recommended, such as isolation and use of personal protective equipment during breastfeeding. Conclusion: The management with infected pregnant women is similar to that of other patients, cesarean delivery was the most used and is not essential. There was no evidence of vertical transmission or contamination by breast milk.