Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Arash Derakhshan, Tuija Mannisto, Liangmiao Chen, Joris A. J. Osinga, Ghalia Ashoor, Xuemian Lu, Sofie Bliddal, Fang-Biao Tao, Suzanne J. Brown, Bijay Vaidya, Andrew T. Hattersley, Sachiko Itoh, Polina Popova, Ashraf Aminorroaya, Reiko Kishi, Maryam Kianpour, Elena A. Vasukova, Abel Lopez-Bermejo, Emily Oken, Leda Chatzi, Marina Vafeiadi, Wichor M. Bramer, Judit Bassols, Aitana Lertxundi, Ana Fernandez-Somoano, Paula Carrasco, Juha Auvinen, Kun Huang, Ulla Feldt-Rasmussen, Elena N. Grineva, Erik K. Alexander, Elizabeth N. Pearce, Layal Chaker, John P. Walsh, Robin P. Peeters, Monica Guxens, Eila Suvanto, Kypros H. Nicolaides, Tim I. M. Korevaar
Summary: This study explores the association between gestational FT3 and TT3 levels and adverse obstetric outcomes. The findings suggest that FT3 and TT3 levels have different associations with various adverse obstetric outcomes, with high TT3 associated with an increased risk of gestational hypertension and low TT3 associated with a higher risk of very preterm birth.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Xiujuan Su, Yang Liu, Guohua Li, Xiaosong Liu, Shijia Huang, Tao Duan, Qiaoling Du
Summary: This study found that hypothyroxinemia during pregnancy was associated with an increased risk of preeclampsia-eclampsia, especially in women with persistent hypothyroxinemia in early pregnancy. However, there was no significant association between hypothyroxinemia and gestational hypertension.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jennifer A. Jairam, Simone N. Vigod, Arjumand Siddiqi, Jun Guan, Alexa Boblitz, Xuesong Wang, Patricia O'Campo, Joel G. Ray
Summary: This study compared the risk of severe neonatal morbidity and mortality (SNMM) between newborns of immigrant and nonimmigrant mothers living in low-income neighborhoods. The study found that newborns of immigrant mothers had a lower risk of SNMM compared to newborns of nonimmigrant mothers. However, the risk varied depending on the maternal birthplace and duration of residence in Canada.
CANADIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Alisse Hauspurg, Arun Jeyabalan
Summary: High blood pressure in the postpartum period can occur in women with antenatal hypertensive disorders or develop de novo. The distinction between postpartum preeclampsia or eclampsia and those with antepartum onset is unclear. The diagnosis of postpartum preeclampsia should be considered in women with new-onset hypertension 48 hours to 6 weeks after delivery. There are limited evidence-based guidelines for the diagnosis and management of this condition. Risk factors for postpartum preeclampsia include older maternal age, black race, maternal obesity, and cesarean delivery. Prompt recognition and treatment are important, as delayed-onset postpartum preeclampsia can lead to maternal morbidity. Further research is needed to better understand the pathophysiology and specific risk factors. Improved understanding of postpartum preeclampsia is crucial for patient care, counseling, and reducing maternal morbidity and mortality in the postpartum period.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Kosar Gholami, Narges Norouzkhani, Meraj Kargar, Hamidreza Ghasemirad, Atieh Jafarabadi Ashtiani, Shamim Kiani, Mahdi Sajedi Far, Maryam Dianati, Yasaman Salimi, Amirmohammad Khalaji, Sara Honari, Niloofar Deravi
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of interventional educations on the knowledge of pregnant women about hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP). The study found that educational interventions can improve pregnant women's knowledge about HDP, thereby reducing the occurrence of related complications.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Marija Majda Perisic, Klemo Vladimir, Sarah Karpov, Mario Storga, Ali Mostashari, Raya Khanin
Summary: Preeclampsia and gestational hypertensive disorders are common complications of pregnancy with long-term consequences. This study developed a risk score using machine learning to screen for GHD early. It confirmed that high BMI is a risk factor for GHD and explored the relationship between GHD and genetically constructed anthropometric measures and biomarkers.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Marina Boushra, Sreeja M. Natesan, Alex Koyfman, Brit Long
Summary: Eclampsia is a serious postpartum condition with high morbidity and mortality rates. It is often difficult to diagnose, but emergency clinicians can improve recognition and management by understanding its clinical features.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ibrahim Kale, Merve Dizdar
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the concentrations of cardiotrophin-1 (CT-1) in the serum of pregnant women with preeclampsia. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 88 pregnant women, including 44 diagnosed with preeclampsia and 44 healthy pregnant women as the control group. No significant difference was found in the maternal serum CT-1 concentrations between the preeclampsia and control groups. The role of CT-1 in the pathophysiology of preeclampsia remains unclear.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Teresa Janevic, Ellerie Weber, Frances M. Howell, Morgan Steelman, Mahima Krishnamoorthi, Ashley Fox
Summary: Disparities in access to timely prenatal care exist between immigrant women and US-born women. Exclusions from Medicaid eligibility based on immigration status may exacerbate these disparities.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mandy Goldberg, Mary Diaz-Santana, Katie M. O'Brien, Shanshan Zhao, Clarice R. Weinberg, Dale P. Sandler
Summary: This study examined the association between gestational hypertensive disorders and breast cancer in a cohort of women with a family history of breast cancer. The results showed that a history of gestational hypertensive disorder was not associated with breast cancer risk.
Review
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Natalie A. Cameron, Ian K. Everitt, Kristen A. Lee, Lynn M. Yee, Sadiya S. Khan
Summary: Hypertension is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease in the US, and its prevalence during pregnancy has almost doubled in the past decade. High blood pressure during pregnancy is concerning due to increased risks of maternal and fetal complications and long-term cardiovascular risks. Identifying chronic hypertension during pregnancy can provide insights into cardiovascular disease risk and offer opportunities for risk reduction. Equitable healthcare interventions during the peripartum period can have a significant impact on preventing chronic hypertension and reducing lifetime cardiovascular disease risk.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
S. Michelle Ogunwole, George Mwinnyaa, Xiaobin Wang, Xiumei Hong, Janice Henderson, Wendy L. Bennett
Summary: In this study with high-risk US women, it was found that modifiable and treatable risk factors such as obesity and hypertension are associated with the prevention of preeclampsia. This highlights the importance of managing these factors in reducing the risk of preeclampsia in women.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Wen Jiang, Minjia Mo, Shuting Si, Jinhua Wu, Liuyan Pu, Manxian Huang, Bule Shao, Xing Xin, Shuojia Wang, Yu Shen, Yunxian Yu
Summary: The study investigated the association between chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia diseases, and infant growth in the first 36 months of life. It was found that the lower birthweight associated with gestational hypertension and preeclampsia diseases played a significant role in their inverse relationship with infant growth.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Leandro De Oliveira, James M. Roberts, Arundhathi Jeyabalan, Kasey Blount, Christopher W. Redman, Lucilla Poston, Paul T. Seed, Lucy C. Chappell, Marcos Augusto Bastos Dias
Summary: The implementation of a risk stratification model based on biomarkers and clinical factors did not lead to reductions in preterm deliveries. Further training and development of additional risk stratification methods are needed before adopting this intervention into clinical practice.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Prativa Basnet, Rolv Skjaerven, Quaker E. Harmon, Linn Marie Sorbye, Nils-Halvdan Morken, Aditi Singh, Kari Klungsoyr, Liv Grimstvedt Kvalvik
Summary: This study compares the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes between twin-born and singleton-born women and evaluates the impact of in utero exposure to pre-eclampsia or preterm delivery on women's own pregnancy outcomes. The results show that twin-born women do not have an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes compared to singleton-born women.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Gulim Murzakanova, Sari Raisanen, Anne Flem Jacobsen, Kristina Baker Sole, Lisa Bjarko, Katariina Laine
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Katariina Laine, Sari Raisanen
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Maria Helmersen, Monica Sorensen, Mirjam Lukasse, Hely Katariina Laine, Lisa Garnweidner-Holme
Summary: This study investigated the experiences of women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in receiving diet advice and blood glucose self-monitoring. It found that women with immigrant backgrounds preferred dietary advice provided by primary health care midwives, while ethnic Norwegian women valued individually tailored dietary advice in secondary health care. Self-monitoring of blood glucose impacted their daily lives, with women perceiving the training in both primary and secondary health care as adequate. However, they also experienced poor collaboration between healthcare professionals in the two settings, leading to the need for women to sometimes take on the coordination of their own care.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tiril Tingleff, Sari Raisanen, Ase Vikanes, Leiv Sandvik, Katariina Laine
Summary: The study aimed to analyze the association between maternal country of birth and preterm birth in Norway. After adjusting for maternal, obstetric, and socio-economic factors, maternal country of birth remained significantly associated with preterm birth. Women with an unknown country of birth and women born in sub-Saharan Africa were found to be at increased risk of extremely preterm birth.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Kristina Baker Sole, Anne Cathrine Staff, Katariina Laine
Summary: A population-based observational cohort study in Norway found that nulliparous women with diabetes, chronic hypertension, or obesity have an increased risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in all gestational age groups. The risk remained even after adjusting for Body Mass Index, indicating the independent association of these conditions with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
PREGNANCY HYPERTENSION-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF WOMENS CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
T. Tingleff, A. Vikanes, S. Raisanen, L. Sandvik, G. Murzakanova, K. Laine
Summary: The study revealed that more than one in six women who had a preterm first birth also experienced a preterm second birth. Placental disorders played a more significant role in recurrent extremely and very preterm births compared to recurrent late preterm births.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Katariina Laine, Branka M. Yli, Vanessa Cole, Christiane Schwarz, Anneke Kwee, Diogo Ayres-de-Campos, Christophe Vayssiere, Emmanuel Roth, Elko Gliozheni, Yuliya Savochkina, Marina Ivanisevic, Vladimir Kalis, Susanna Timonen, Eric Verspyck, Panos Anstaklis, Artur Beke, Beate Horsberg Eriksen, Susana Santo, Gorazd Kavsek, Hans Duvekot, Christian Dadak
Summary: 1. Episiotomy should be performed based on indication rather than routinely.
2. The use of mediolateral or lateral episiotomy technique is recommended, along with regular training for labor ward staff in correct techniques.
3. Pain relief should be considered before episiotomy is performed, and options such as local anesthetics or pudendal block should be considered.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Obstetrics & Gynecology
H. Ali-Masri, S. Hassan, E. Fosse, K. Zimmo, M. Zimmo, M. K. Ismail, A. Vikanes, K. Laine
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Kristina B. Sole, Anne Cathrine Staff, Sari Raisanen, Katariina Laine
Summary: The prevalence and risk of preeclampsia have decreased in Norway, regardless of risk factors. There has been an increase in labor inductions and the prescription of aspirin among fertile women.
PREGNANCY HYPERTENSION-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF WOMENS CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Tiril Tingleff, Sari Raisanen, Ase Vikanes, Leiv Sandvik, Meryam Sugulle, Gulim Murzakanova, Katariina Laine
Summary: This population-based registry study explored the impact of pregnancy-related complications on the prevalence of preterm births in singleton and twin pregnancies. The results showed significantly higher rates of preterm birth in twin pregnancies compared to singleton pregnancies across all categories. Twin pregnancies also had higher prevalence of stillbirth, congenital malformation, and pre-eclampsia. The adjusted odds of spontaneous preterm birth in twin pregnancies were 19 to 54 times greater than in singleton pregnancies.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Katariina Laine, Aase Devold Pay, Branka M. Yli
Summary: A study in Norway found that the rate of caesarean section (CS) decreased between 1999 and 2018, while fetal and neonatal mortality rates also decreased. Norwegian obstetricians and midwives played a significant role in maintaining a low CS rate below 17%, indicating that restricting the use of CS is a safe option for perinatal health.
Review
Nursing
Aase S. Devold Pay, Katarina Johansen, Anne C. Staff, Katariina H. Laine, Ellen Blix, Inger Okland
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MIDWIFERY
(2020)
Letter
Nursing
M. Manresa, V. Kalis, R. de Tayrac, J. W. de Leeuw, K. Laine, S. Raisanen, K. M. Ismail
