A5039398960- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Pregnancy-related medical research
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Pregnancy and Medication Impact
- Global Health Care Issues
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Work-Family Balance Challenges
- Nursing Roles and Practices
- Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
University of Gothenburg
2016-2025
Sahlgrenska University Hospital
2004-2025
Region Västra Götaland
2021-2025
Uppsala University
2020
Stellenbosch University
2020
National Academy of Medicine
2020
Karolinska University Hospital
2020
Karolinska Institutet
2020
Örebro University
2020
Center for Clinical Research Dalarna
2020
To compare the efficacy of standard treatment, treatment plus acupuncture, and stabilising exercises for pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy.Randomised single blind controlled trial. Settings East Hospital, Gothenburg, 27 maternity care centres in Sweden.386 pregnant women with pain.Treatment six weeks (n = 130), acupuncture 125), or 131).Primary outcome measure was (visual analogue scale); secondary assessment severity by an independent examiner before after treatment.After exercise group...
Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is a multifactorial condition, which can be mentally and physically compromising both during after pregnancy. However, long-term pregnancy-related PGP has been poorly investigated. This longitudinal follow-up study uniquely aimed to describe prevalence predictors of its consequences on women's health function up 11 years A postal questionnaire was sent 530 women who participated in 1 3 randomized controlled studies for Women reported experiencing lumbopelvic were...
To evaluate if induction of labour at 41 weeks improves perinatal and maternal outcomes in women with a low risk pregnancy compared expectant management 42 weeks.Multicentre, open label, randomised controlled superiority trial.14 hospitals Sweden, 2016-18.2760 uncomplicated singleton (1:1) by the Swedish Pregnancy Register. 1381 were assigned to group 1379 group.Induction weeks.The primary outcome was composite including one or more stillbirth, neonatal mortality, Apgar score less than 7...
Multi-country studies assessing the quality of maternal and newborn care (QMNC) during COVID-19 pandemic, as defined by WHO Standards, are lacking.Women who gave birth in 12 countries European Region from March 1, 2020 - 15, 2021 answered an online questionnaire, including 40 Standard-based Quality Measures.21,027 mothers were included analysis. Among those experienced labour (N=18,063), 41·8% (26·1%- 63·5%) difficulties accessing antenatal care, 62% (12·6%-99·0%) not allowed a companion...
Abstract Background One of the groups that is most vulnerable to COVID-19 pandemic pregnant women. They cannot choose refrain from care; they and their children are at risk severe complications related virus; lose comfort support as clinics prohibit partners societal restrictions demand isolation friends relatives. It urgent study how this group faring during we focus here on health-related worries. Methods A longitudinal survey a Swedish hospital starting 6 months before (16 September 2019)...
Previous publications indicate that acupuncture is efficient for the treatment of pelvic girdle pain, PGP, in pregnant women. However, use PGP rare due to insufficient documentation adverse effects this specific condition. The aim present work was assess on pregnancy, mother, delivery and fetus/neonate comparison with women received stabilising exercises as adjunct standard or alone. In all, 386 entered controlled, single-blind trial. They were randomly assigned plus (n = 125), 131) alone...
Studies from around the world have shown that women living as undocumented migrants limited and deficient access to perinatal care, increasing their risks of both physical psychological complications during pregnancy childbirth. Failures provide equal healthcare been criticized extensively by United Nations. In 2013, migrants' rights in Sweden were expanded include full care. Research surrounding clinical encounters involving remains largely lacking. The present study aimed a composite...
Abstract Background Exclusive breastfeeding is the optimal infant nutrition, providing infants immunoprotection against many diseases including SARS-CoV-2 infection. Restrictions during COVID-19 pandemic may have negatively affected practices in maternity care facilities. The aims of study were to examine exclusive rates at discharge over time and identify factors associated with pandemic. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among mothers who gave birth a facility World Health...
Existing healthcare systems have been put under immense pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic. Disruptions in essential maternal and newborn services come from even high-income countries within World Health Organization (WHO) European Region.To describe quality of care pregnancy childbirth, as reported by women themselves, pandemic Sweden, using WHO 'Standards for improving health facilities'.Using an anonymous, online questionnaire, ≥18 years were invited to participate if they had given...
To investigate whether acupuncture has a greater treatment effect than non-penetrating sham in women with pelvic girdle pain (PGP) during pregnancy.Randomised double-blinded controlled trial.East Hospital, Gothenburg, and 25 antenatal primary care units the region of Västra Götaland, Sweden.A total 115 pregnant clinical diagnosis PGP who scored > or =50 on 100-mm visual analogue scale (VAS).Women were randomly allocated to standard plus for 8 weeks.Main outcome measure was pain. Secondary...
Background In Uganda, the uptake of maternal health services is very low, with only 41.1% pregnant adolescent girls attending eight antenatal visits that are recommended by World Health Organisation. Uptake essential in reducing current level pregnancies as well its adverse effects on mothers and their babies, such preterm deliveries, prolonged labour, death during pregnancy, childbirth. No previous study has described adolescents' experiences Uganda.Objective This aimed to describe barriers...
Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is a disabling condition affecting 30% of pregnant women. The aim this study was to investigate the efficacy craniosacral therapy as an adjunct standard treatment compared with alone for PGP during pregnancy.Randomized, multicenter, single blind, controlled trial.University hospital, private clinic and 26 maternity care centers in Gothenburg, Sweden.A total 123 women PGP.Participants were randomly assigned (control group, n = 60) or plus (intervention 63).pain...
Abstract Background To prevent the spread of SARS‐CoV‐2, hospitals around world adopted protocols that, in varying ways, resulted exclusion partners from hospital postnatal care wards. The objective this study was to examine effect had on partners' satisfaction with care. Methods An online survey (the Swedish Pregnancy Panel) including free‐text comments conducted before and during first wave COVID‐19 pandemic; pregnant women were recruited at an early ultrasound appointment followed until 2...
An earlier publication showed that acupuncture and stabilising exercises as an adjunct to standard treatment was effective for pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy, but the post-pregnancy effects of these modalities are unknown. The aim this follow-up study describe regression after delivery in women.A randomised, single blind, controlled trial.East Hospital 27 maternity care centres Göteborg, Sweden.Some 386 pregnant women with pain.Participants were randomly assigned plus (n=125), specific...
Obstetric emergency triage is a relatively new form of and not yet implemented in Sweden. Adaptations enables safe assessment the childbearing woman, fetus labor status. Failure to identify severely ill women post childbirth has repeatedly led adverse outcomes. Introducing obstetric constitutes profound alteration management that may challenge preconceived notions on how provide best care. This study aimed at exploring describing staff's experiences working with triage. Thirteen...
Mitigation measures implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic led significant changes maternity care across Europe, including restrictions on companions during labor and birth. This cross-sectional study explores association between presence of a companion choice positive perception birth experience. Additionally, it health professionals' attention, assistance, availability We utilized structured, validated online questionnaire, available 25 languages, assess quality maternal from...
<title>Abstract</title> Background Opportunistic salpingectomy performed during benign hysterectomy to reduce ovarian cancer risk has uncertain long-term effects on function, potentially resulting in earlier menopause. As opportunistic is as a preventive intervention without medical indication, it essential that the decision undergo procedure be made through shared decision-making process. This study explores women’s perceptions and experiences of salpingectomy, factors influencing their...
Observational data shows that postterm pregnancy (≥42 gestational weeks, GW) and late term (≥41 GW), as compared to pregnancy, is associated with an increased risk for adverse outcome the mother infant. Standard care in many countries induction of labour at 42 GW. There insufficient scientific support 41 GW, expectant management GW will reduce perinatal mortality morbidity without increase operative deliveries, negative delivery experiences or higher costs. Large randomised studies are...
Objective To compare childbirth experiences in women randomly assigned to either induction of labour at 41 weeks or expectant management until 42 weeks, the Swedish Post-term Induction Study. Design A register-based, multicentre, randomised, controlled, superiority trial. Setting Women were recruited 14 hospitals Sweden, 2016–2018. Participants with an uncomplicated singleton pregnancy gestational weeks. Interventions The (induction group, n=1381) (expectant n=1379). Outcome measures As main...
Breast-feeding in the postpartum period is known to induce intense uterine contractions with pain lower abdomen.The primary aim of this study was compare effects high and low intensity, frequency Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation (TENS) on discomfort contractions. The secondary evaluate experienced from stimulation itself.Twenty-one newly delivered women participated single-blind trial, 12 received high-frequency TENS (HI TENS) 9 (LI TENS). electrodes were placed abdominally each...