Risk Factors and Clinical Outcomes Associated With Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Pregnant and Non-pregnant Women Diagnosed With COVID-19: A Comparative Analysis.

Pregnant women with severe COVID-19 and ARDS were at an increased risk for experiencing ICU admission, intubation, and mechanical ventilation compared to age-matched non-pregnant women, although comorbidities such as diabetes were higher among the non-pregnant cohort. These findings suggest that pregnancy itself is a potential risk factor for complications and morbidities among women with severe COVID-19.