Conclusion
In summary, in our large cohort of women admitted for labor and delivery
in Massachusetts undergoing universal SARS-CoV-2 infection screening,
there were multiple identifiable factors associated with infection.
Almost all patients who tested positive for infection had one or more
identifiable factors associated with disease. SARS-CoV-2 infection most
heavily affected pregnant women who were younger, African American or
Hispanic, non-healthcare essential workers, publicly insured, or from
heavily affected areas, underscoring another source of disparity in
obstetrics.
Acknowledgements : The authors thank Yonatan H Grad, MD, PhD,
for comments on an earlier version of this manuscript.
Disclosure of interests: The authors report no conflicts of
interest.