Conclusion
Large scale and comprehensive assessment of the IgG and IgM antibody
response to SARS-CoV-2 is vital to determine the aetiology of the virus
within the pregnant population. Further analysis can confirm the
transplacental transmission of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and
characterize the maternal temporal response. This information could
inform future public health policy regarding antenatal immunisation
programs and neonatal care.
Disclosure of interests: The authors have no disclosure of
interests.
Contribution to authorship :
Study Design and Conception : DB KG, SK, JD
Study Planning DB, KG, FM, SH, RM , SC, JW SK JD
Recruitment: LB, DR, SC, SOR, AS, HB, CM, KG, DB, F McA,
Analysis: K McA, AD, RI, PD, CDG, DB, KG, AOR, TH
Manuscript, SC, JW, RM, COD, SH, FM , F Mc A, KG, RI, CDG, PD, DB
Details of ethics approval : This study was approved by the
ethics board of the National Maternity Hospital Holles Street Dublin on
23rd March (Ref EC09 2020) and the Rotunda Hospital
Dublin on 11th May 2020 (REC 2020-013)