Screening for diabetes during pregnancy.

Screening for toxoplasmosis during pregnancy.

Screening for Cytomegalovirus during Pregnancy

The epidemiology and pathogenesis of CMV infections among pregnant women have been intensely studied over the last three decades. This paper highlights recent developments that make either universal or limited serologic screening for CMV during pregnancy potentially attractive. The developments include an understanding of the pathogenesis of CMV infections, a knowledge of high-risk women, the a...

Screening for diabetes mellitus in pregnancy.

We do not agree with their statement, “In high risk populations such as Asians, the World Health Organization (WHO) advocates screening during the first trimester to detect previously undiagnosed diabetes and a formal oral glucose tolerance test between 24 and 28 weeks of gestation to diagnose gestational diabetes mellitus”. One of the principal criteria for screening as defined by the WHO is t...

Screening for domestic violence during pregnancy.

Domestic violence is an international social issue and significant cause of trauma. Pregnant women are at risk for intentional trauma and pose unique challenges for care. Patients are often not truthful about the mechanism of injury and are reluctant to seek care. Prenatal and postpartum care can be adversely affected if the woman continues in the abusive relationship. A careful approach to scr...

Experiences of counselling on physical activity during pregnancy Gestational diabetes mellitus - screening and pregnancy outcomes

____________________________________________________________ iii SAMMANFATTNING PÅ SVENSKA _________________________________ vi ORIGINAL PAPERS ___________________________________________________ x DEFINITIONS AND GLOSSARY ______________________________________ xi ABBREVIATIONS ____________________________________________________ xv INTRODUCTION ______________________________________________...