Fields of study
Academic disciplines
Obstetrics Gynaecology and obstetrics
Subject areas
Midwifery Fetal surveillance Stress physiology Ultrasound in pregnancy Psychological stress
Research groups
Research projects
Ongoing research projects
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Fetal monitoring in women with low risk of complications (LISTEN)
The LISTEN project performs research about fetal monitoring during labour and birth, in healthy women with low risk of complications.
Completed research projects
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The Sofus study – parents' stress after an ultrasound examination
We aimed to describe the association between prenatal diagnosis of fetal anomaly and psychological stress in the parents after an ultrasound examination.
Publications and research
Scientific publications
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.
7 p.
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
Huurnink, Johanne Mamohau Egenberg;
Blix, Ellen
; Hals, Elisabeth;
Kaasen, Anne
;
Bernitz, Stine
; Lavender, Tina; Ahlberg, Mia; Øian, Pål; Høifødt, Aase Irene; Solnes Miltenburg, Andrea;
Pay, Aase Serine Devold
(2024).
Labor curves based on cervical dilatation over time and their accuracy and effectiveness: A systematic scoping review.
18 p.
PLOS ONE.
Vol. 19.
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0298046
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
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.
8 p.
BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.17884
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
Jerpseth, Heidi
;
Kaasen, Anne
;
Rivenes Lafontan, Sara
;
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
Engelhart, Christina Hernandez;
Brurberg, Kjetil Gundro
;
Aanstad, Kristin Jerve
;
Pay, Aase Serine Devold
;
Kaasen, Anne
;
Blix, Ellen
; Vanbelle, Sophie
(2023).
Reliability and agreement in intrapartum fetal heart rate monitoring interpretation: A systematic review.
15 p.
Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica.
Vol. 102.
https://doi.org/10.1111/aogs.14591
Myrhaug, Hilde Tinderholt
;
Kaasen, Anne
;
Pay, Aase Serine Devold
;
Henriksen, Lena
; Smedslund, Geir; Saugstad, Ola Didrik;
Blix, Ellen
(2023).
Umbilical cord blood acid–base analysis at birth and long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Vol. 130.
https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.17480
Oftedal, Aurora;
Tsotsi, Stella
;
Kaasen, Anne
; Kozlowski Mayerhofer, Lilian Juliane; Røysamb, Espen; Smajlagic, Dinka; Tanbo, Tom Gunnar;
Bekkhus, Mona
(2023).
Anxiety and depression in expectant parents: ART versus spontaneous conception.
Human Reproduction.
Vol. 38.
https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dead133