Pregnant with COVID? The Long-Term Risks You Need to Know

A study finds that about 10% of pregnant women contracting COVID-19 may develop long COVID, showing higher risks of long-term symptoms like fatigue and gastrointestinal issues.

Factors such as anxiety, obesity, and financial hardship were linked to increased risk, and health practitioners are urged to be vigilant about these symptoms to provide proper care.

Nearly one in 10 people who get COVID while pregnant will go on to develop long COVID, a report published today (July 11th) in Obstetrics & Gynecology has found.

Surprising Prevalence and Risks
“It was surprising to me that the prevalence was that high,” says Torri Metz, MD, vice chair of research of obstetrics and gynecology at University of Utah Health, who co-led the nationwide study. “This is something that does continue to affect otherwise reasonably healthy and young populations.”