One study collected data from 1.2 million pregnancies nationwide for about a year and a half since March 2020. It was found that premature delivery, high blood pressure and pregnancy loss is associated with COVID-19 infection during pregnancy. The rate of stillbirth has increased by 1% in unvaccinated moms infected with the virus, even more so when associated with the delta variant, with 2.7 percent pregnancies resulting in stillbirth. Doctors are observing compromised oxygen delivery and absorption in the fetuses. As a result, CDC is urging pregnant women to seek COVID vaccine, especially if there are underlying comorbidities and chronic illnesses.
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