Possible vertical transmission of COVID-19 from mother to the newborn; a Case Report

Vertical transmission of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been reported in several case reports and case series, while the data regarding its transmission is controversial. Therefore, presenting different experiences from different regions can shed light on the virus's behavior during pregnancy. We reported a possible vertical transmission of COVID-19 from a mother to the neonate. A pregnant woman with signs and symptoms of mild respiratory illness and a low fetal heart rate at 36 weeks of gestation was induced to terminate the pregnancy. She had a positive COVID-19 test using RT-PCR before admission to the hospital, underwent an emergency cesarean section, and gave birth to a girl neonate. The COVID-19 test for the neonate was also positive. Although vertical transmission of COVID-19 has not been confirmed yet, there is growing evidence. Careful attention to the mother and newborn with positive COVID-19 and long-term follow-ups are needed to better understand the virus’s behavior during pregnancy.