Study Links COVID-19 Infection to Elevated Miscarriage Risk

Texas, USA: Research from the University of Texas suggests that COVID-19 infection around conception or during early pregnancy significantly raises the odds of miscarriage. Among 27,000 tracked pregnancies, the miscarriage rate was two to three times higher in those who contracted COVID in the first trimester. Scientists point to potential immune disruptions that hinder embryo implantation. While the virus did not appear to affect ectopic pregnancies or later-term stillbirths, the findings reinforce calls for pregnant women or those trying to conceive to stay vaccinated and vigilant. Doctors emphasize that not every infected pregnancy ends in loss, but added caution is wise.