[Review Article] Maternal Mental and Physical Problems During COVID-19 and Its Effects on Newborns

Abstract

Mental problems are common during pregnancy, but in the time of the COVID-19 era, they have increased and due to quarantine and social distancing, they have more destructive effects on pregnant women. Also, COVID-19 can have destructive effects on the growth and development of the fetus or baby by affecting different systems. Therefore, during this period, it is necessary to check any mood changes in the pregnant woman, and in case of illness, she must be under the supervision of a doctor to minimize the amount of damage. We assessed types of mental health issues and evaluated their causes and results. Also, the ways of transmission of COVID-19 from mother to baby were investigated. We also examined the problems created by SARS-COV-2 for the baby and categorized their effects and symptoms. The effects on babies can be caused in various ways, such as through the placenta or amniotic fluid, etc. Any changes in the fetus and newborn should be evaluated and recorded, and necessary measures for prevention and treatment should be taken.