Study Finds 1 in 10 Pregnant Individuals Develop Long COVID

Research reveals obesity, depression, and financial stress as risk factors, with ongoing studies on infant outcomes and children's health.

About 1 in 10 pregnant individuals who contract COVID-19 develop long COVID symptoms, with common symptoms including fatigue, dizziness, and post-exertional malaise.
The study, part of the NIH's RECOVER Initiative, found obesity, depression, chronic anxiety, and financial stress increase the risk of developing long COVID in pregnant individuals.
The rate of long COVID in pregnant individuals is lower compared to the general population, suggesting potential differences in immune response or baseline health.
Nearly 200 symptoms are associated with long COVID, with the NIH investing $515 million over four years to study its effects and potential treatments.
Research also focuses on the outcomes of infants born to those who developed long COVID, with ongoing studies on children indicating up to 6 million may have developed long COVID.