Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health
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Prediction of major pregnancy complications.

Approved: 2016

Collaborators:

  • Dr Danielle Schoenaker
  • Prof Gita Mishra
  • Dr Sabita Soedamah-Muthu
  • Prof Leonie Callaway
  • Dr Yvonne Vergouwe

Synopsis

Gestational diabetes and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy arethe two most common medical complications encountered during pregnancy, and are associated with increased risk of adverse health outcomes during and after pregnancy for mothers and their children. Early identification of women who are at a high risk of developing gestational diabetes or hypertensive disorders of pregnancy may enable early implementation of preventive strategies, and facilitate close monitoring to allow for timely screening and management. This project aims to develop a risk prediction score based on multiple maternal characteristics to determine the extent to which pregnancy complications can be predicted based on major risk factors before pregnancy.