Adverse Childhood Experiences Increase Risk for Pregnancy Complications
MONDAY, Aug. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) increases the risk for pregnancy complications and adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to a review published online Aug. 3 in BMJ Open.
Abdullah Mamun, Ph.D., from the University of Queensland in Saint Lucia, Australia, and colleagues conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the association between ACEs and risk for pregnancy complications and adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Based on 21 studies included in a meta-analysis, the researchers found that exposure to ACEs increased the risk of pregnancy complications (odds ratio, 1.37) and adverse pregnancy outcomes (odds ratio, 1.31). Specifically, maternal ACEs were associated with gestational diabetes mellitus (odds ratio, 1.39), antenatal depression (odds ratio, 1.59), low offspring birth weight (odds ratio, 1.27), and preterm delivery (odds ratio, 1.41).
"According to our findings and other systematic review evidence, it may be valuable to assess the role of routine ACEs screening during pregnancy to improve maternal and child health," the authors write. "Trauma-informed care is not well incorporated into clinical practice guidelines. Much of the emphasis in maternity care is on individual behavior change, including advice about diet, exercise, smoking cessation, and uptake of clinical care. Approaches that do not incorporate the personal experiences of trauma by women attending antenatal services may inadvertently cause iatrogenic harm."
Related Posts
For Kids, Mental Trauma From Gun Injury Far Exceeds That of Car Crashes
MONDAY, Dec. 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Firearm injuries traumatize children,...
Daytime Napping Frequency Linked to HTN, Ischemic Stroke Risks
MONDAY, July 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Increased frequency of daytime napping...
What Blood Sugar Levels Best Protect Against Heart Trouble in Those With Diabetes?
THURSDAY, Sept. 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) – For people with diabetes who have a...