COVID-Positive Pregnant Women Pass Antibodies to Children, Study Says .<br />The study was conducted by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.<br />It was published in 'JAMA Pediatrics.'.<br />The researchers found that coronavirus antibodies <br />can be passed through the placenta in mothers who've <br />had COVID-19, including those who were asymptomatic. .<br />The concentration of antibodies in the newborns' blood was similar to, or sometimes higher than, their mothers' blood. .<br />The earlier into her pregnancy a mother contracted the virus, the more antibodies <br />she passed to her fetus.<br />In general, our findings are consistent with what we know about cross-placental transfer of antibodies to other viruses, and should contribute to the discussion about whether and when to vaccinate pregnant women against SARS-CoV-2, Co-senior author Scott Hensley, Ph.D., via statement.<br />While COVID-19's effects on pregnant women and their babies are still being studied, both the CDC and World Health Organization recommend that pregnant women get vaccinated
