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Maternal COVID Infections Linked to Increased Heart Defects

7/31/2025

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New findings reveal a concerning connection between maternal SARS-CoV-2 infections in early pregnancy and a rise in congenital heart defects (CHD) in babies. Notably, the risk appears heightened during weeks 4-6 of gestation, a crucial time for heart development. Experts emphasize the need for further investigation into how maternal health influences fetal cardiac outcomes.

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New findings reveal a concerning connection between maternal SARS-CoV-2 infections in early pregnancy and a rise in congenital heart defects (CHD) in babies. Notably, the risk appears heightened during weeks 4-6 of gestation, a crucial time for heart development. Experts emphasize the need for further investigation into how maternal health influences fetal cardiac outcomes.