Pregnant Women Affected by COVID-19 in Veracruz, Mexico

Review Data

Q: Is the topic relevant to the journal's area of interest? Is it contemporary and interesting for

researchers?

A: Good

Abstract & Keywords

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A: Good

Goal

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A: Good

Structure

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A: Good

Tools and Methods

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A: Good

Discussion & Conclusion

Q: Is it related to the results presented before? Do you consider them coherent?

A: Good

Comments: The Discussion highlights the higher risk of preeclampsia, preterm birth, stillbirth, low birth weight, and gestational diabetes among pregnant women affected by COVID-19 infection. Further, the discussion illustrates previous meta-analysis with relevant literature. The Conclusion puts forth the utmost importance of preventive vaccination in gestation stage among pregnant women.

Literature

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A: Good

Author's knowledge

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A: Good

Length

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A: Good

Figures & Tables

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A: Good

Writing style

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A: Good

Further comments on the paper

Comments: The manuscript illustrates the management techniques of the pregnant women affected by COVID-19 in Veracruz, Mexico. The study thoroughly discusses the retrospective study carried out from June 2021 to June 2022 that included admitting pregnant patients over 18 years of age affected with COVID-19 by positive antigen test/PCR-RT. Further, the author mentioned that the importance of preventive vaccination in the gestation stage is of utmost relevance to avoid serious maternal illness and poor fetal outcomes.

Q: Would you recommend this manuscript for further publication?

A: Yes - Suitable to be published

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