Study: Increased Risk of Respiratory Distress in Babies Exposed to COVID-19 in the Womb

A study led by the University of California, Los Angeles, found that unvaccinated pregnant individuals who contracted COVID-19 were more likely to have babies who suffered from respiratory distress. The study, published in Nature Communications, revealed that the odds of respiratory distress were up to three times greater in babies born to unvaccinated individuals compared to those born to vaccinated individuals. The research suggests that maternal vaccination not only protects against maternal disease severity but also reduces the likelihood of neonatal respiratory distress. However, further research is needed to validate these findings and determine the impact of COVID-19 on respiratory distress when accounting for other factors.