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Challenges and barriers to optimal maternity care for recently migrated women - a mixed-method study in Norway
(BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth;21, Article number: 686 (2021), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-10-07)Background: Migrant women are at increased risk for complications related to pregnancy and childbirth, possibly due to inadequate access and utilisation of healthcare. Recently migrated women are considered a vulnerable ... -
A comparison of misoprostol vaginal insert and misoprostol vaginal tablets for induction of labor in nulliparous women: a retrospective cohort study
(BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth;Volume 18, 18:11, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-01-05)Background: Since Misoprostol Vaginal Insert (MVI - Misodel ®) was approved for labor induction in Europe in 2013, to date, no study has been published comparing MVI to Misoprostol vaginal tablets (MVT). The aim of this ... -
De-medicalization of birth by reducing the use of oxytocin for augmentation among first-time mothers - A prospective intervention study
(BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth;18:76, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-03-27)Background: The use of synthetic oxytocin for augmentation of labor is rapidly increasing worldwide. Hyper-stimulation is the most significant side effect, which may cause fetal distress and operative delivery. We performed ... -
Experiences of childbirth care among immigrant and non-immigrant women: a cross-sectional questionnaire study from a hospital in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background Immigrant women have higher risks for poor pregnancy outcomes and unsatisfactory birth experi- ences than the general population. The mechanisms behind these associations remain largely unknown, but they may ... -
Factors associated with maternal overall quality of life six months postpartum: a cross sectional study from The Norwegian Mother, Father and Child Cohort
(BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth;22, Article number: 4 (2022), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-01-03)Background: Having good Quality of Life (QoL) is essential, particularly for women after childbirth. However, little is known about the factors associated with maternal QoL after giving birth. We aimed to investigate the ... -
Factors associated with the level of physical activity in a multi‑ethnic pregnant population – a cross‑sectional study at the time of diagnosis with gestational diabetes
(BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth;22, Article number: 1 (2022), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-01-03)Background: Regular physical activity during pregnancy can prevent several adverse health outcomes during this period of a woman’s life. Previous studies have shown that many women do not meet national recommendations for ... -
Identifying women with gestational diabetes based on maternal characteristics: An analysis of four Norwegian prospective studies
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: There is still no worldwide agreement on the best diagnostic thresholds to define gestational diabetes (GDM) or the optimal approach for identifying women with GDM. Should all pregnant women perform an oral ... -
"It is a difficult topic! - A qualitative study of midwives' experience with routine antenatal enquiry for intimate partner violence
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy may jeopardize maternal and fetal health (IJFWM 49:159-164, 2004; IJGO 133:269-276, 2016). In recognition of the significant public health impact of IPV, the ... -
Maternal plasma levels of oxytocin during physiological childbirth – a systematic review with implications for uterine contractions and central actions of oxytocin
(BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth;19, Article number: 285 (2019), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-06-17)Background:Oxytocin is a key hormone in childbirth, and synthetic oxytocin is widely administered to induce orspeed labour. Due to lack of synthetized knowledge, we conducted a systematic review of maternal plasma levelsof ... -
Paternal psychological response after ultrasonographic detection of structural fetal anomalies with a comparison to maternal response: a cohort study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background In Norway almost all pregnant women attend one routine ultrasound examination. Detection of fetal structural anomalies triggers psychological stress responses in the women affected. Despite the frequent use ... -
Prevalence and severity of low back- and pelvic girdle pain in pregnant Nepalese women
(BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth;19, Article number: 247 (2019), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-07-04)Background:Low back pain (LBP) and pelvic girdle pain (PGP) are commonly reported during pregnancy and areknown to affect pregnant women’s well-being. Still, these conditions are often considered to be a normal part of ... -
Quality of life in Norwegian pregnant women and men with pregnant partners, and association with perception of sleep and depressive symptoms: a cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background Pregnant women and men with pregnant partners experience variations in quality of life (QoL) dur‐ ing pregnancy, a period characterized by physical, psychological, and social changes. Pregnancy is associated ... -
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.
(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 ... -
Talking about intimate partner violence inmulti-cultural antenatal care: a qualitativestudy of pregnant women’s advice forbetter communication in South-EastNorway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) against women constitutes a major public health problem. Antenatal care is considered a window of opportunity to disclose and to communicate about IPV. However, little is known ...