We present a case of a 38+1 weeks pregnant patient
(G1P0) with a proven COVID-19 infection, who was
planned for induction of labour because of pre-existent
hypertension, systemic lupus erythematosus, respiratory
problem of coughing and mild dyspnoea without fever
during the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. To
estimate the risk of vertical transmission of Severe Acute
Respiratory Syndrome CoronaVirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
during labour and delivery, we collected oropharyngeal,
vaginal, urinary, placental and neonatal PCRs for SARSCoV-2 during the period of admission. All PCRs, except
for the oropharyngeal, were negative and vertical
transmission was not observed. Labour and delivery
were uncomplicated and the patient and neonate were
discharged the next day. We give a short overview of the
known literature about SARS-CoV-2-related infection
during pregnancy, delivery and outcome of the neonate