A scoping review exploring women’s experiences of cardiometabolic pregnancy complications and future cardiovascular health implications
Wentong Xu, Monique Wisnewski, Caroline Kindsvater, Helena Teede, Lisa J. Moran, Sarah Lang
TL;DR
This review explores how women experience pregnancy complications linked to future heart and diabetes risks, aiming to improve prevention strategies.
Contribution
The study provides a comprehensive overview of qualitative research on women's experiences with cardiometabolic pregnancy complications and their future cardiovascular risks.
Findings
Most studies focused on gestational diabetes and hypertensive disorders, highlighting lifestyle and medical interventions during pregnancy.
Preterm birth studies mainly addressed psychosocial health after childbirth.
Future diabetes and cardiovascular disease risks were commonly discussed in gestational diabetes and hypertensive disorder literature.
Abstract
Women who develop cardiometabolic pregnancy complications including gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), fetal growth restriction (FGR) and preterm birth (PTB) are at increased risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. This scoping review explores the extent, range and nature of qualitative research investigating experiences of women at-risk of or diagnosed with cardiometabolic pregnancy complications. Original research (n = 623) and review (n = 66) articles with qualitative data from women, partners, healthcare professionals and community and professional stakeholders were included. Studies involving women with GDM (n = 342, 49.6%), HDP (n = 163, 23.7%) and FGR (n = 17, 2.5%) primarily explored lifestyle, medical or pharmacotherapy interventions during pregnancy, whereas studies regarding PTB (n = 198, 28.7%) primarily explored…
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Taxonomy
TopicsGestational Diabetes Research and Management · Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies · Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy