Pregnancy Outcomes During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Canada, March to August 2020

• DOI: 10.1016/j.jogc.2021.06.014
• Publication Date: 2021-07-28T15:32:28Z
• Authors: Shiliang Liu; Susie Dzakpasu; Chantal Nelson; Shu Qin Wei; Julian Little; Heather Scott; K.S Joseph
• Keywords: Pandemic; Live birth

Several studies have documented changes in the rates preterm birth and stillbirth during COVID-19 pandemic. We carried out a study to examine obstetric intervention, birth, Canada from March August 2020.The included all singleton hospital deliveries (excluding Québec) 2020 (and for years 2015-2019) with information obtained Canadian Institute Health Information. Data Ontario were examined separately because this province had highest of population. Rates odds ratios 95% confidence intervals (CIs) used quantify pregnancy-related outcomes.There 136,445 717,905 Quebéc) between 2015-2019, respectively. intervention declined early gestation 2020. Odds labour induction cesarean delivery at <32 weeks March-August versus 2015 2019 0.84 (95% CI 0.74-0.95) 0.92 0.85-1.00), Preterm increased 6.42% 6.74% but unchanged (6.74%). Stillbirth stable However, peaked April due higher stillbirths 20-27 37-41 gestation.Changes other perinatal outcomes period highlight need reconsider use impact services pandemics as well timely surveillance.