Advisory Board November 4, 2025
Children born to mothers who had COVID-19 during pregnancy had a higher risk of developing autism and other neurological issues, according to a recent study published in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology — findings that experts say emphasize the importance of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy.
Study details
For the study, researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital examined the medical records of more than 18,100 women who gave birth between March 1, 2020, and May 31, 2021.
Among 861 women who tested positive for COVID-19 during pregnancy, 140, just over 16%, gave birth to a child who later received a neurodevelopment diagnosis by the age of three such as autism or delays in speech and motor development. Meanwhile, fewer than...
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