Does Omega-3 supplementation increase profuse postpartum hemorrhage? A hospital-based register study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Although Omega-3 is thought to have anticoagulative properties, the potential untoward effects of Omega-3 during pregnancy have not been investigated. No previous studies have been made to specifically assess its effect on postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). Our aim was to determine if an association exists between Omega-3 intake during pregnancy and profuse PPH or massive PPH.

Material and methods

Data on all deliveries that occurred at Karolinska University Hospital during the years 2007-2011 (n = 41 139) was collected from the medical record of Obstetrix, maternal health and delivery chart system. Women with reported Omega-3 use in early pregnancy were considered exposed and all other as unexposed. Bivariate and adjusted multivariate analysis was performed on main o

SUBMITTER: Lichtenstein J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11609973 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature