Adverse pregnancy outcomes following COVID-19 infection or vaccination in active component U.S. military service women, 2021-2023.

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Authors: Susan J Ching, Jessica H Murray, Natalie Y. Wells, Shauna L. Stahlman
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Abstract

Prior studies have found a higher risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes due to COVID-19 infection; however, recent literature documents few adverse impacts to younger and otherwise healthy populations, but with limited information about military members. The study population comprised active component service women with a singleton delivery between 2021 and 2023. Adverse pregnancy outcomes were evaluated by COVID-19 infection and vaccination history, as well as by demographics and pre-existing comorbidities. During the surveillance period, 39,355 active component U.S. service women had a singleton delivery. After controlling for potential confounders in the adjusted logistic regression analysis, COVID-19 infection during pregnancy was associated with eclampsia (OR 2.18, p

Fields of Study & Subjects

COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research

Publication details

Journal / source
PubMed
Volume
32
Issue
10
Pages
21–28
Publication date
5 January 2026
Language
EN