Correspondence
Increased stillbirth rate during the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in India

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Highlights

  • Stillbirth rate among COVID-19 pregnant women was higher in second wave (p = 0.038).

  • Preeclampsia was reported higher during the second wave among stillbirths (p = 0.590).

  • More stillbirths occurred at < 34 weeks gestation during the second wave (p = 0.214).

  • Moderate-severe COVID-19 was observed only during the second wave among stillbirths.

  • Reducing preventable stillbirths during COVID-19 pandemic should be global priority.

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