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