Have there really been fewer premmies in lockdown?

Dr Lauren Kearney (PhD)

Amid the horrific stories of coronavirus deaths and disease around the world, researchers have reported a ray of light.

Almost simultaneously, two independent groups in Europe noticed their neonatal ICUs seemed quieter during the pandemic.

So, the researchers studied what was going on to try to get a fuller picture of how COVID-19 affects pregnant women and their newborns.

Here’s what they found