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Anne Kaasen

Anne Kaasen

Visiting address
  • Pilestredet 52, 0167 Oslo
Phone
  • Mobile: +47 907 46 802
  • Office: +47 672 35 911
E-mail
  • anne.kaasen@oslomet.no
Affiliation

Field of study

Midwifery   Fetal surveillance   Stress physiology   Ultrasound in pregnancy   Psychological stress

Research groups

Research projects

Ongoing research projects

Completed research projects

Publications and research

Scientific publications

Braithwaite, Elizabeth C.; Haftorn, Kristine Løkås; Oftedal, Aurora; Ayorech, Ziada; Kaasen, Anne ; Murgatroyd, Christopher; Lyle, Robert; Page, Christian Magnus; Bekkhus, Mona (2025). Associations between lifetime history of depression, prenatal OXTR DNA methylation and breastfeeding outcomes. Clinical Epigenetics. Vol. 18.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13148-025-02030-8

Oftedal, Aurora; Kaasen, Anne ; Karlsen, Taran; Haugen, Guttorm Nils; Bekkhus, Mona (2025). Maternal Distress in Pregnancies After Previous Fetal Anomaly: A Longitudinal Cohort Study. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.18343

Myrhaug, Hilde Tinderholt ; Mortensen, Berit ; Munabi-Babigumira, Susan Kyomuhendo; Kaasen, Anne ; Pay, Aase Serine Devold ; Naab, Florence; McFadden, Alison; Eri, Tine Schauer ; Lafontan, Sara Rivenes (2025). Midwives’ experiences and perceptions of midwife-led continuity of care models in low-and middle-income countries: A qualitative evidence synthesis. Midwifery. Vol. 149.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2025.104565

Bekkhus, Mona; Oftedal, Aurora; Haugen, Guttorm Nils; Mortensen, Berit ; Kaasen, Anne (2024). Acute symptoms of depression and traumatic stress in men and women who terminate pregnancy after detection of fetal anomaly: A prospective observational study. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.17884

Aanstad, Kristin Jerve ; Marsdal, Kjersti Engen; Blix, Ellen ; Kaasen, Anne ; Lukasse, Mirjam ; Sørbye, Ingvil Krarup; Svege, Ida (2024). Needs led research: ensuring relevant research in two PhD projects within maternity care. Research Involvement and Engagement. Vol. 10.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40900-024-00627-6

Braithwaite, Elizabeth C.; Oftedal, Aurora; Kaasen, Anne ; Ayorech, Ziada; Bekkhus, Mona (2024). A history of depression and prenatal depression are associated with a lower likelihood of breastfeeding initiation and maintenance, and more breastfeeding problems. Archives of Women's Mental Health. Vol. 28.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00737-024-01479-5

Huurnink, Johanne Mamohau Egenberg ; Blix, Ellen ; Hals, Elisabeth; Kaasen, Anne ; Bernitz, Stine ; Lavender, Tina; Ahlberg, Mia; Øian, Pål; Høifødt, Aase Irene; Miltenburg, Andrea Solnes; Pay, Aase Serine Devold (2024). Labor curves based on cervical dilatation over time and their accuracy and effectiveness: A systematic scoping review. PLOS ONE. Vol. 19.
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0298046

Aanstad, Kristin Jerve ; Pripp, Are Hugo ; Dalbye, Rebecka ; Pay, Aase Serine Devold ; Staff, Anne Cathrine; Kaasen, Anne ; Blix, Ellen (2024). Intrapartum fetal monitoring practices in Norway: A population-based study. Sexual & Reproductive HealthCare. Vol. 41.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.srhc.2024.101006

Engelhart, Christina Hernandez ; Vanbelle, Sophie; Øian, Pål; Pay, Aase Serine Devold ; Kaasen, Anne ; Blix, Ellen (2024). How well can the fetal heart rate baseline be assessed by intrapartum intermittent auscultation? An interrater reliability and agreement study. Birth.
https://doi.org/10.1111/birt.12858

Jerpseth, Heidi ; Kaasen, Anne ; Lafontan, Sara Rivenes ; Eri, Tine Schauer (2023). Experiences of Norwegian co-parents during COVID-19 pandemic restrictions: A qualitative study. International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being. Vol. 18.
https://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2023.2215578



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Research reports

Kinserdal, Stein; Arianson, Helga; Brinchmann, Berit Støre; Eik-Nes, Sturla; Hansen, Kirsti Inger; Haugen, Guttorm; Holte, Arne; Kaasen, Anne ; Knudsen, Hanne; Nedrebø, Kari; Pedersen, Reidar; Reigstad, Hallvard; Wyller, Heidi; Knapskog, Arne-Birger; Myrberg, Arild Johan; Sommerseth, Eva; Jalving, Janne Kozar (2013). Uavhengig ekspertgruppe for vurdering av svangerskapsavbrudd. 43 p. helsedirektoratet/HOD.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3511026

Lauvrak, Vigdis; Norderhaug, Inger Natvig; Hagen, Gunhild; Movik, Espen; Acharya, Ganesh; Forus, Anne; Hofmann, Bjørn; Johnsen, Synnøve Lian; Kaasen, Anne ; Melve, Kari Klungsøyr; Markestad, Trond; Salvesen, Kjell Å; Staff, Annetine; Roksund, Gisle; Klemp, Marianne; Fure, Brynjar (2012). Tidlig ultralyd i svangerskapsomsorgen. ISBN: 9788281214446. 194 p. Folkehelseinstituttet.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/2488151

Kaasen, Anne ; Haugen, Guttorm (2011). Stress reactions and genetic counseling following detection of structural fetal anomalies at ultrasound examination : the diagnostic evaluation of additional examinations, maternal psychological and physiological responses. ISBN: 9788282640725. Universitetet i Oslo.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3747274



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Dissemination

Henriksen, Lena ; Swang, Ann Karin; Nedberg, Ingvild Hersoug; Blix, Ellen ; Kongslien, Sigrun; Kaasen, Anne ; Vik, Eline Skirnisdottir; Mortensen, Berit ; Valla, Lisbeth ; Midtsund, Astrid Durdei ; Andersen, Runa Anneli; Clancy, Anne; Laholt, Hilde; Bergvoll, Lise-Marie; Fjelldal, Sunniva Solhaug; Hovden, Julia Thuve; Evenstad, Berit; Brekke, Malene (2025). En ny videreutdanning løser ikke mangelen på jordmødre og helsesykepleiere.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/5344069

Aanstad, Kristin Jerve ; Pripp, Are Hugo ; Dalbye, Rebecka ; Pay, Aase Serine Devold ; Staff, Anne Cathrine; Kaasen, Anne ; Blix, Ellen (2024). Overuse of intrapartum CTG monitoring in low-risk women in Norway. Sexual & Reproductive HealthCare. Vol. 42.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.srhc.2024.101032

Aanstad, Kristin Jerve ; Pripp, Are Hugo ; Dalbye, Rebecka ; Pay, Aase Serine Devold ; Staff, Anne Cathrine; Kaasen, Anne ; Blix, Ellen (2024). A low cesarean section rate is not a reason for overusing CTG. Sexual & Reproductive HealthCare. Vol. 41.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.srhc.2024.101017

Kaasen, Anne (2023). Fra jordmorelev til jordmorstudent. Helsehistorisk forum. Helsehistorisk forum.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/5086562

Kaasen, Anne (2023). Angsten og sorgen over ikke å få et friskt barn. Nasjonalt sykepleierkurs i barnekardiologi. Foreningen for hjertesyke barn.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4729784

Haftorn, Kristine Løkås; Braithwaite, Elizabeth C; Page, Christian Magnus; Oftedal, Aurora; Ayorech, Ziada; Kaasen, Anne ; Murgatroyd, Robert Lyle; Bekkhus, Mona (2023). Does DNA methylation at the OXTR gene mediate associations between maternal lifetime history of depression and poor breastfeeding outcomes?. Conference Epigenomics of common diseases . EpiGenie, https://epigenie.com/who-is-epigenie/.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4549508

Jerpseth, Heidi ; Kaasen, Anne ; Eri, Tine Schauer ; Lafontan, Sara (2023). Experiences of new co-parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. NORDIC CONFERENCE IN NURSING RESEARCH. Nordisk sykepleieforskning .
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4619619

Oftedal, Aurora; Bekkhus, Mona; Haugen, Guttorm Nils; Kaasen, Anne (2022). The development of parental traumatic stress following the detection of fetal anomaly. American Psychosomatic Society Annual Conference . American Psychosomatic Society Annual Conference .
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3892278

Oftedal, Aurora; Tsotsi, Stella ; mayerhofer, lilian; Kaasen, Anne ; Smajlagic, Dinka; Bekkhus, Mona (2022). Maternal and paternal anxiety and depression in pregnancies using assisted reproductive technology compared to spontaneous conception. ISSBD . ISSBD .
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4526228

Oftedal, Aurora; Bekkhus, Mona; Haugen, Guttorm Nils; Kaasen, Anne (2022). The impact of diagnosed fetal anomaly, diagnostic severity, and prognostic ambiguity on parental depression and traumatic stress. the International Normal Birth Research Conference . the International Normal Birth Research Conference .
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3277911



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