Browsing St. Olavs hospital by Journals "BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth"
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A much valued tool that also brings ethical dilemmas-a qualitative study of Norwegian midwives' experiences and views on the role of obstetric ultrasound
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background: Midwives are the main providers of routine antenatal care services including the routine ultrasound examination in Norway. The ultrasound examination can be perceived by expectant parents not only as a medical ... -
A much valued tool that also brings ethical dilemmas-a qualitative study of Norwegian midwives' experiences and views on the role of obstetric ultrasound
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background Midwives are the main providers of routine antenatal care services including the routine ultrasound examination in Norway. The ultrasound examination can be perceived by expectant parents not only as a medical ... -
Gestational weight gain outside the Institute of Medicine recommendations and adverse pregnancy outcomes: analysis using individual participant data from randomised trials
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background:High Body Mass Index (BMI) and gestational weight gain (GWG) affect an increasing number ofpregnancies. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) has issued recommendations on the optimal GWG for womenaccording to their ... -
Prelabor rupture of membranes and the association with cerebral palsy in term born children: A national registry-based cohort study.
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background Guidelines regarding management of prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM) at term vary between immediate induction and expectant management. A long interval between PROM and delivery increases the risk for ... -
Proactive versus standard support of labour in nulliparous women; study protocol for a randomized, controlled trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background Prolonged latent phase of labour often results in a traumatic birth experience. Prolonged labour is associated with more operative deliveries, haemorrhage, fetal asphyxia and poor birth experience. Women with ... -
The effect of an exercise program in pregnancy on vitamin D status among healthy, pregnant Norwegian women: a randomized controlled trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background Vitamin D insufficiency is common in pregnant women worldwide. Regular prenatal exercise is considered beneficial for maternal and fetal health. There is a knowledge gap regarding the impact of prenatal ...