Key result
Hypertensive disorders complicated 9.8% of pregnancies and were associated with increased risk of maternal and infant death or major morbidity compared to those without hypertension.
Why the study?
Do hypertensive disorders in pregnancy increase the risk of maternal and infant morbidity and mortality?
Population
250,173 women and their 255,931 infants discharged from hospital following birth in New South Wales, between…
Comparison
Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (exposure) vs Women without hypertension
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports enhanced antenatal monitoring; leaves open prospective validation of modifiable risks and referral thresholds.
Cross-Sectional (n=250,173)
Yes
Do hypertensive disorders in pregnancy increase the risk of maternal and infant morbidity and mortality?
Hypertension is a common complication of pregnancy (9.8%) and is associated with increased adverse outcomes for both mothers and babies, highlighting the need for better antenatal indicators to guide maternal referral.
Roberts et al. (2005) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (n=250,173). Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy vs. No hypertension was evaluated on Rates of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, maternal and infant morbidity and mortality, and level of hospital care for the birth admission. Hypertensive disorders complicated 9.8% of pregnancies and were associated with increased risk of maternal and infant death or major morbidity compared to those without hypertension.
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