Maternal asthma in Australian indigenous women and perinatal outcomes: A whole population-linked study.

Bronwyn H BrewAlison GibberdGuy B MarksVanessa E MurphyLouisa JormGeorgina M ChambersDonna HartzSandra EadesBridgette McNamara

Published in: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (2022)

Maternal asthma in Indigenous women is associated with an increased risk of emergency cesarean sections, placental abruption, and threatened preterm labor. These risks may be mitigated by improved management of asthma exacerbations during pregnancy.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
pregnancy outcomes
lung function
polycystic ovary syndrome
allergic rhinitis
pregnant women
birth weight
cystic fibrosis
emergency department
public health
healthcare
gestational age
human health
preterm birth
type diabetes
risk assessment
low birth weight
adipose tissue