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Genetic factors affecting pregnancy duration in humans
(2018-11-01)
This thesis investigates the mechanisms behind human pregnancy duration. Too short gestation is a direct cause of perinatal, neonatal, and infant mortality. Deviation from normal pregnancy length is also associated with a ...
Women with type 1 diabetes during pregnancy and postpartum Well-being and diabetes management
(2018-02-19)
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is associated with increased medical risks during pregnancy and birth. To minimize the risks and increase the possibility of a healthy offspring, blood glucose levels near normal are required. ...
Body composition in women of reproductive age and during pregnancy. Method comparisons and gestational changes
(2018-03-28)
Body composition measurements can contribute to assessment of nutritional status, both for clinical use and for research purpose. During pregnancy, body composition measurement is complicated by decreased density of the ...
Investigating antenatal care services, intimate partner violence and non-psychotic mental health disorders among postpartum women in Rwanda
(2018-05-22)
Although maternal mortality has decreased in the past years and more women visit antenatal care (ANC) services during pregnancy in Rwanda, initiation and completion of the recommended number of visits remain a problem. It ...