pregnancy implication related to the covid-19 pandemic

Background: covid-19 that is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, is being classified as a pandemic and has influenced all aspects of human life. although some groups, such as pregnant women, are at higher risk, the information on covid-19 effects on pregnancy has remained limited yet.methods: this study aimed to evaluate the effects of the covid-19 pandemic on the fetal mortality rate (fmr). the delivery status of all asymptomatic pregnant women hospitalized in 5 hospitals located in kerman city, iran, were checked three months before and three months during this pandemic.results: according to the results, compared to the non-covid-19, the covid-19 period increased fmr with an odds ratio of 1.40 (95% ci: 1.14-1.72), meaning that the coronavirus could increase the risk of fetal death by 40%.conclusion: the evidence suggests that more careful and accurate screening approaches are needed for asymptomatic pregnant individuals to avoid risks to the fetus and mother.