Browsing ODA Open Digital Archive by Author "Blix, Ellen"
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Perineal injuries and birth positions among 2992 women with a low risk pregnancy who opted for a homebirth
Edqvist, Malin; Blix, Ellen; Hegaard, Hanne Kristine; Olafsdottir, Olof Asta; Hildingsson, Ingegerd; Ingversen, Karen; Mollberg, Margareta; Lindgren, Helena E (Journal article; Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-07-29)Background: Whether certain birth positions are associated with perineal injuries and severe perineal trauma (SPT) is still unclear. The objective of this study was to describe the prevalence of perineal injuries of ... -
Practice, skills and experience with the Pinard stethoscope for intrapartum Foetal monitoring: Focus group interviews with Norwegian midwives
Engelhart, Christina Hernandez; Nilsen, Anne Britt Vika; Pay, Aase Serine Devold; Maude, Robyn; Kaasen, Anne; Blix, Ellen (Midwifery;Volume 108, May 2022, 103288, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-03-01)Objective: In most high-income countries, the cardiotocography and handheld Doppler device have replaced the Pinard stethoscope for intrapartum foetal monitoring. As a result, the skills required to use the Pinard are ... -
Prognostic value of the labour admission test and effectiveness compared with auscultation only: a systematic review
Blix, Ellen; Reinar, Liv Merete Brynildsen; Klovning, Atle; Øian, Pål (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2005)Objective To assess the effectiveness of the labour admission test in preventing adverse outcomes, compared with auscultation only, and to assess the test’s prognostic value in predicting adverse outcomes. Design ... -
Recommendations for intrapartum fetal monitoring are not followed inlow-risk women: A study from two Norwegian birth units
Kaasen, Anne; Blix, Ellen; Rosset, Ida Karin; Lindahl, Kaia (Sexual & Reproductive HealthCare;Volume 26, December 2020, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-09-29)Objective: International and national intrapartum fetal monitoring guidelines recommend intermittent auscultation in low-risk women, and admission cardiotocography and continuous cardiotocography in high-risk women. The ... -
Reliability and agreement in intrapartum fetal heart rate monitoring interpretation: A systematic review
Engelhart, Christina Hernandez; Brurberg, Kjetil Gundro; Aanstad, Kristin Jerve; Pay, Aase Serine Devold; Kaasen, Anne; Blix, Ellen; Vanbelle, Sophie (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Introduction Fetal heart rate (FHR) monitoring is routine in intrapartum care worldwide and one of the most common obstetrical procedures. Intrapartum FHR monitoring helps assess fetal wellbeing and interpretation of ... -
Språkbarrierer i fødsel: En kvalitativ studie av fødselsopplevelsen når mangel på felles språk er en utfordring
Rosten, Tuva; Dring, Rebekka (MAJO;2016, Master thesis, 2016)Hensikt: Kvinner som føder uten å beherske språket er en økende utfordring i dagens fødselsomsorg, og kan ses i sammenheng med det økte antallet mennesker på flukt. Studiens hensikt er å få innsikt i kvinners opplevelse ... -
ST waveform analysis versus cardiotocography alone for intrapartum fetal monitoring: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials
Blix, Ellen; Brurberg, Kjetil Gundro; Reierth, Eirik; Reinar, Liv Merete Brynildsen; Øian, Pål (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Introduction: ST waveform analysis (STAN) was introduced as an adjunct to cardioto- cography (CTG) to improve neonatal and maternal outcomes. The aim of the present study was to quantify the efficacy of STAN vs CTG and ... -
ST waveform analysis vs. cardiotocography alone for intrapartum fetal monitoring: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials
Blix, Ellen; Brurberg, Kjetil Gundro; Reierth, Eirik; Reinar, Liv Merete; Øian, Pål (Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica;95 (1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-12-19)Introduction. ST waveform analysis was introduced to reduce metabolic acidosis at birth and avoid unnecessary operative deliveries relative to conventional cardiotocography. Our objective was to quantify the efficacy of ... -
Study protocol: the Labor Progression Study, LAPS - does the use of dynamic progression guideline in labor reduce the rate of intrapartum cesarean sections in nulliparous women? A multicenter, cluster randomized trial in Norway.
Bernitz, Stine; Dalbye, Rebecka; Øian, Pål; Zhang, J; Eggebø, Torbjørn Moe; Blix, Ellen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background The increasing rate of intrapartum cesarean sections is subject of attention and concern as it is associated with adverse outcomes. Labor dystocia is one of the most frequent indications for cesarean sections ... -
Suboptimal iodine status among pregnant women in the Oslo area, Norway
Henjum, Sigrun; Aakre, Inger; Lilleengen, Anne Marie; Garnweidner-Holme, Lisa; Borthne, Sandra; Pajalic, Zada; Blix, Ellen; Gjengedal, Elin Lovise Folven; Brantsæter, Anne Lise (Nutrients;Volume 10, Issue 3, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-03)Norway has been considered iodine replete for decades; however, recent studies indicate reemergence of inadequate iodine status in different population groups. We assessed iodine status in pregnant women based on urinary ... -
Svangerskapsdiabetes blant innvandrerkvinner – en kvalitativ litteraturstudie av innvandrerkvinnenes erfaringer og opplevelser med egen svangerskapsdiabetes
Bare, Shukri Jama (MAJO;2016, Master thesis, 2016)Hensikt: Å undersøke innvandrerkvinnens erfaringer og opplevelser med egen svangerskapsdiabetes (SD), og å utforske hva som kan motivere kvinnene til bedre SD egenomsorg. Problemstilling: Hvilke erfaringer og opplevelser ... -
Transfers to hospital in planned home birth in four Nordic countries. A prospective cohort study
Blix, Ellen; Kumle, Merethe; Ingversen, Karen; Huitfeldt, Anette; Hegaard, Hanne Kristine; Olafsdottir, Olof Asta; Øian, Pål; Lindgren, Helena (Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-02-29)Introduction Women planning a home birth are transferred to hospital in case of complications or elevated risk for adverse outcomes. The aim of the present study was to describe the indications for transfer to hospital ... -
Umbilical cord blood acid–base analysis at birth and long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Myrhaug, Hilde Tinderholt; Kaasen, Anne; Pay, Aase Serine Devold; Henriksen, Lena; Smedslund, Geir; Saugstad, Ola Didrik; Blix, Ellen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: Umbilical cord blood acid–base sampling is routinely performed at many hospitals. Recent studies have questioned this practice and the association of acidosis with cerebral palsy. Objective: To investigate ... -
Use of external cephalic version for breech presentation at term: A national survey of Norwegian birth units
Pay, Aase Serine Devold; Hetlebakke, Aslaug; Glomsrød, Maren Pernille; Bøhn, Kristin; Blix, Ellen (Sexual & Reproductive HealthCare;Volume 33, September 2022, 100751, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-06-18)Introduction: International guidelines recommend that external cephalic version (ECV) be offered to all women with single fetuses in breech presentation at term. In Norway, ECV is not offered routinely; the national clinical ... -
Utfall etter planlagte hjemmefødsler i Norge i tidsrommet 2008-2012. En prospektiv kohort studie.
Dyb, Andrea; Aamodt, Thea (MAJO;2017, Master thesis, 2017)Hensikt: Å beskrive karakteristika til kvinner som planlegger å føde hjemme, og er selektert til dette ved fødselens start, samt utfall hos kvinnene og barna deres både under og inntil en uke etter fødsel. Metode: Prospektiv ... -
Utfall ved planlagte hjemmefødsler i Danmark i tidsrommet 2010-2013 - en historisk kohort
Walker, Ida Elisabeth; Kleivene, Bjørg Marie (MAJO;2019, Master thesis, 2019)Bakgrunn: I Danmark har alle kvinner rett til å velge hjemmefødsel, inkludert risikokvinner som blir anbefalt å føde på sykehus. Studiens formål var å beskrive maternelle og neonatale utfall ved planlagte hjemmefødsler ... -
What women emphasise as important aspects of care in childbirth – an online survey
Vedeler, Carina; Nilsen, Anne Britt Vika; Blix, Ellen; Downe, Soo; Eri, Tine Schauer (BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-09-17)Objective: To explore and describe what women who have given birth in Norway emphasise as important aspects of care during childbirth. Design: The study is based on data from the Babies Born Better online survey, version ... -
Årsaker til deltidsarbeid og tiltak som kan bidra til heltidskultur – en spørreundersøkelse blant jordmødre
Sund, Eline (Master thesis, 2024)Tittel: Årsaker til deltidsarbeid og tiltak som kan bidra til heltidskultur – en spørreundersøkelse blant jordmødre Hensikt: Kartlegge hvorfor en stor andel jordmødre arbeider deltid, samt innhente informasjon knyttet til ...