New study suggests COVID-19 vaccination would not increase pregnancy complications

LOS ANGELES, March 24 (Xinhua) -- Vaccination against COVID-19 during pregnancy is not associated with a higher risk of pregnancy complications, according to a new study published on Thursday.

The study, which comprised almost 160,000 pregnancies, found no increase in the risk of preterm birth, growth retardation, low Apgar scores at birth or the need for neonatal care after vaccination against COVID-19 during pregnancy.