SARS-COV-2 pandemic impact on pregnant females in Pakistan

Severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 is the RNA form of strain that belongs to the large family of coronavirus (Covid 19). Virus spreads by emitting of infectious person’s cough or sneezing droplets. Presently, SARS-COV-2 case studies in pregnant females have concluded from the years 2020 to 2022 in Pakistan (Karachi, Rawalpindi and Islamabad). It was observed that during third trimester, virus cause severe effects at the age of 20 to 49 years old. In Karachi, 377 cases are showed that it had face alarming situations during this whole pandemic than other cities. SARS-COV-2 prevalence impact on maternal as well as fetus health. Their variants influence adverse mental health disorders, emotional distress, psychological illness, post abortions, malnutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, anxieties, dizziness and miscarriages in pregnant females. Whereas, fetal abnormalities, neonatal morbidity, baby boom and early births in infants. Still it needs keenly work related to its diagnosis, treatments.  

Keywords:

SARS-COV-2, Pregnant females, Trimester, Miscarriages, Abnormalities