Fetal growth trajectories in pregnancies of European and South Asian mothers with and without gestational diabetes, a population-based cohort study.

Objective: Our aim was to examine the impact of gestational diabetes (GDM), from before the GDM-diagnosis is made, on fetal growth trajectories, and to compare it in Europeans and South Asians; two ethnic groups with dissimilar fetal growth patterns.

Methods: We studied European (n = 349) and South Asian (n = 184) pregnant women, from the population-based STORK-Groruddalen cohort in Oslo, Norway. Mothers were enrolled in early pregnancy, screened for GDM in gestational week 28 ±2, and classified as "non-GDM", "mild GDM" or "moderate/severe GDM".

Ethnic differences in fetal size and growth in a multi-ethnic population.

Objectives: Impaired or excessive fetal growth is associated with adverse short- and long-term health outcomes that differ between ethnic groups. We explored ethnic differences in fetal size and growth from mid pregnancy until birth.

Methods: Data are from the multi-ethnic STORK-Groruddalen study, a population-based, prospective cohort of 823 pregnant women and their offspring in Oslo, Norway.

The STORK Groruddalen research programme: A population-based cohort study of gestational diabetes, physical activity, and obesity in pregnancy in a multiethnic population. Rationale, methods, study population, and participation rates.

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and obesity may cause adverse pregnancy outcomes for mothers and offspring. We have set up a research programme to identify predictors for GDM and fetal growth in a multiethnic population in Oslo to improve the identification of high risk pregnancies and reduce adverse short and long-term outcomes for mothers and offspring.

Aims: To present the rationale, methods, study population and participation rates.

A 12-week randomised study comparing intravenous iron sucrose versus oral ferrous sulphate for treatment of postpartum anemia.

Objective: To analyze the effect of intravenous ferrous sucrose compared with oral ferrous sulphate on hematological parameters and quality of life in women with postpartum anemia.

Design: Open randomised controlled trial.

Setting: Multicentre study comprising five obstetrical departments in Norway.

[HIV infection in pregnant women--clinical findings and treatment].

Background And Methods: The paper reviews HIV infection in pregnancy. We have mainly used PubMed for literature searches with focus on risk factors for vertical infection and measures to prevent mother-to-child transmission.

Results: The risk of vertical HIV-transmission is greatest when the mother has high levels of viraemia.