Pregnancy and COVID – 19: From Early Diagnosis to Immediate and Effective Treatment

"Coronavirus of Wuhan" or "new Coronavirus" or SARS – CoV – 2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome – Coronavirus – 2) causes an infection known as COVID – 19. Infection is transmitted mainly by inhalation or contact with infected droplets, after coughing and sneezing by symptomatic or asymptomatic patients. The main characteristic clinical feature of COVID – 19 is fever accompanied by cough and/or shortness of breath. To confirm the diagnosis, molecular testing is required for sputum smears or secretions, preferably from the lower respiratory tract, as well as computed tomography (CT) scan of the lungs. There is no specific treatment. Adherence to the basic principles of management during pregnancy, labor and postpartum is mandatory. This article reviews the COVID – 19 infections during pregnancy, with regard mainly to the diagnosis and basic principles of women's management, as well as during childbirth and puerperium, the proper application of which is estimated to ensure the lowest rates of viral transmission to the mother and the newborn.