Prematuridade em período pandêmico

Abstract

Introduction: Prematurity represents a major public health problem, as it is the main cause of early and late neonatal morbidity and mortality, surpassing even birth defects. Due to this overwhelming context brought about by the pandemic, there weresome changes in the daily lives of some pregnant women, thus bringing an increase in the level of stress, physical exertion, anxiety, among others. Objective: To investigate prematurity rates during the COVID-19 pandemic, in the face of an increase in the premature birth rate. Methodology: Integrative literature review. Results: We broadly understand the impact that the pandemic has had on the lives of families who have gone through this situation. Conclusion: We understand the measures and methods that were adopted by the NICUs in relation to the Pandemic, and we emphasize the importance of contact between parents and premature infantsfor their evolution, since social distancing was essential.