COVID-19
Our research in this area
- Bereaved parents’ experiences during COVID-19
- Impact on early pregnancy and miscarriage care
- Impact on hospital services
- Inclusion of pregnant women in clinical trials
- Maternal transmission of SARS-COV-2 to the neonate
- SARS-CoV-2 Placentitis
Key publications
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Journal Article |
Journal Article | COVID-19 | 2024 |
Effectiveness and safety of COVID-19 vaccines on maternal and perinatal outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis |
COVID-19 vaccines are effective in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection and related complications in pregnant women. | More details Read publication |
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Journal Article |
Journal Article | COVID-19 | 2024 |
SARS-CoV-2 positivity in offspring and timing of mother-to-child transmission: living systematic review and meta-analysis |
A detailed review of the evidence around rates of SARS-CoV-2 positivity in babies born to mothers with COVID-19 infection showed that these rates were low, and were more likely in women with severe disease, and confirmed that vertical transmission was possible, although rare. | More details Read publication |
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Journal Article |
Journal Article | COVID-19, Perinatal pathology, Pregnancy after loss, Stillbirth | 2024 |
SARS-CoV-2—Placental effects and association with stillbirth |
During the COVID-19 pandemic a clear link between the SARS-CoV-2 virus and poor fetal outcomes was observed. In this paper, we discuss: stillbirth during COVID-19; diagnosis and link with placentitis; outcomes; vaccination; role of MDT/collaboration; management of next pregnancy. | More details Read publication |
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Journal Article |
Journal Article | COVID-19, Experience, Impact, Miscarriage, Recurrent miscarriage | 2023 |
‘An extra level of kind of torment’: Views and experiences of recurrent miscarriage care during the initial phases of COVID-19 in Ireland—A qualitative interview study |
Our analysis provides rich insights into the significant impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the way recurrent miscarriage care is provided & experienced, with important implications for early pregnancy, miscarriage & recurrent miscarriage care. Deprioritisation of miscarriage services is of particular concern. | More details Read publication |
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Journal Article |
Journal Article | Experience, COVID-19, Neonatal death, Stillbirth | 2022 |
Multicountry study protocol of COCOON: COntinuing Care in COVID-19 Outbreak global survey of new, expectant, and bereaved parent experiences |
This international study aims to understand the psychosocial impact of COVID-19 and the experiences of parents who have accessed maternity, neonatal and bereavement care services across 15 countries. | More details Read publication |
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Journal Article |
Journal Article | COVID-19 | 2022 |
Recruitment of pregnant women to randomised trials of COVID 19 treatments, and pharmaceutical treatments received outside such trials: A research article |
Even though pregnant women with COVID-19 were excluded from randomised trials in our review of observational studies, they still received unproven or ineffective treatments. | More details Read publication |
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Journal Article |
Journal Article | COVID-19, Miscarriage, Neonatal death, Perinatal pathology, Stillbirth | 2022 |
Placental tissue destruction and insufficiency from COVID-19 causes stillbirth and neonatal death From hypoxic-ischemic injury: A study of 68 cases with SARS-CoV-2 Placentitis from 12 countries |
A study of 68 cases of COVID-19 related placental infection (SARS-CoV-2 Placentitis) from 12 countries shows that placental tissue injury from COVID-19 causes stillbirth and neonatal death through hypoxic-ischemic injury. | More details Read publication |
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Journal Article |
Journal Article | COVID-19, Miscarriage, Neonatal death, Perinatal pathology, Stillbirth | 2022 |
Fetal deaths in Ireland due to SARS-CoV-2 Placentitis caused by SARS-CoV-2 Alpha |
COVID-19 due to SARS-CoV-2 Alpha was associated with seven fetal deaths in the Republic of Ireland in early 2021. | More details Read publication |
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Journal Article |
Journal Article | COVID-19 | 2022 |
SARS-CoV-2 positivity in offspring and timing of mother-to-child transmission: living systematic review and meta-analysis |
A detailed review of the evidence around rates of SARS-CoV-2 positivity in babies born to mothers with COVID-19 infection showed that these rates were low, and were more likely in women with severe disease, and confirmed that vertical transmission was possible, although rare. | More details Read publication |
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Journal Article |
Journal Article | COVID-19, Stillbirth | 2022 |
COVID-19 and pregnancy: A comparison of case reports, case series and registry studies |
Case reports and retrospective series published early on in the COVID-19 pandemic had useful information, but overestimated maternal, fetal and neonatal complications related to COVID-19 infection when compared with later prospective registries. | More details Read publication |
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Journal Article |
Journal Article | COVID-19 | 2021 |
Early pregnancy in the Emergency Department and the effect of COVID-19 |
COVID-19 changed the way in which women sought guidance and accessed services in early pregnancy. During the first wave in 2020, there was a 38% decrease in women attending the emergency department, and 16% increase in women contacting the department for advice. | More details Read publication |
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Guideline |
Guideline | Clinical guideline(s), COVID-19 | 2021 |
COVID-19 Infection: Guidance for Maternity Services |
Guideline produced for The Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2021. | More details Read publication |
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Journal Article |
Journal Article | COVID-19 | 2021 |
Haemostatic and thrombo-embolic complications in pregnant women with COVID-19: a systematic review and critical analysis |
Coagulopathy and thromboembolism are both increased in pregnancies affected by COVID-19 infection. | More details Read publication |
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Journal Article |
Journal Article | COVID-19 | 2021 |
SARS-CoV-2 placentitis: An uncommon complication of maternal COVID-19 |
We present a case of third trimester pregnancy with SARS-CoV-2 infection and reduced fetal movements. Placental histology showed SARS-CoV-2 placentitis that may be a marker of potential vertical transmission, possibly causing fetal compromise through placental injury. | More details Read publication |
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Journal Article |
Journal Article | COVID-19 | 2020 |
Maternal transmission of SARS-COV-2 to the neonate, and possible routes for such transmission: a systematic review and critical analysis |
Risk of neonatal infection with COVID-19 by delivery route, infant feeding and mother-baby interaction. Neonatal COVID-19 infection is uncommon, rarely symptomatic, and the rate of infection is no greater when the baby is born vaginally, breastfed or remains with the mother. | More details Read publication |
Our people
- Professor Keelin O’Donoghue
- Dr Brendan Fitzgerald
- Marita Hennessy PhD
- Dr Laura Linehan
- Dr Margaret Murphy