Coronavirus in the mother during pregnancy in 20% of cases leads to delays in the development of the child

He recalled that in case of coronavirus during pregnancy, there is a violation of placental circulation.

“As a result, less oxygen is supplied and there may be a delay in the rate of development.

A slowdown in the pace of development - both mental and physical - in such children is absolutely clearly visible in 20% of cases, ”Gorelov said in a statement to TASS.

Earlier, Deputy Chief Physician of the Yamal Center for Public Health and Medical Prevention, Candidate of Biological Sciences Natalia Polovodova told URA.RU how to restore sleep after COVID-19.