B3104 - Impact of Breastfeeding on Cardiovascular and Metabolic Outcomes in Women with a History of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy - 26/04/2018
B number:
B3104
Principal applicant name:
Abigail Fraser | MRC IEU, University of Bristol
Co-applicants:
Dr. Jill Demirci, Dr. Janet Catov, Dr. Mandy Schmella
Title of project:
Impact of Breastfeeding on Cardiovascular and Metabolic Outcomes in Women with a History of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Proposal summary:
Women who experience a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy are at greater risk for diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Breastfeeding may reduce this risk in women in general and particularly in those who have had a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy. This proposed study will examine if the duration/amount of breastfeeding has a beneficial effect on markers of heart health in later life in women who did and did not develop a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy.
Impact of research:
Knowledge gained from this study will provide insight into whether or not breastfeeding is cardio-protective in women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. If we find that breastfeeding has a cardio-protective effect in this high risk population, this could inform intervention design, policy, and breastfeeding promotion efforts among women who develop or who are at risk of developing hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
Date proposal received:
Thursday, 26 April, 2018
Keywords:
Epidemiology, Hypertension, Pregnancy - e.g. reproductive health, postnatal depression, birth outcomes, etc., Statistical methods, Biomarkers - e.g. cotinine, fatty acids, haemoglobin, etc., Birth outcomes, Blood pressure, BMI, Breast feeding, Cardiovascular, Nutrition - breast feeding, diet