2016
Fine Particulates, Preterm Birth, and Membrane Rupture in Rochester, NY
Pereira G, Evans KA, Rich DQ, Bracken MB, Bell ML. Fine Particulates, Preterm Birth, and Membrane Rupture in Rochester, NY. Epidemiology 2016, 27: 66-73. PMID: 26247489, DOI: 10.1097/ede.0000000000000366.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreterm birthPrelabor ruptureWhole pregnancyOdds ratioSame womenElevated PM2.5 exposureConditional logistic regressionFine particulate exposureIndividual-level confoundersThird trimesterFirst trimesterSecond trimesterPregnancyPM2.5 exposureTrimesterLogistic regressionParticulate exposureBirthLongitudinal studyLow exposureWomen comparisonsMembrane ruptureRuptureWomenExposure
2014
Asthma medication use during pregnancy, wheeze and estimated exposure to ambient nitrogen dioxide
Gent JF, Kezik JM, Hill ME, McKay LA, Holford TR, Leaderer BP, Bracken MB. Asthma medication use during pregnancy, wheeze and estimated exposure to ambient nitrogen dioxide. European Respiratory Journal 2014, 45: 538-540. PMID: 25537555, PMCID: PMC4331059, DOI: 10.1183/09031936.00161514.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAsthma medication useMedication usePregnant womenRisk of wheezePoor pulmonary functionAdverse health outcomesPregnant asthmaticsAsthma exacerbationsAsthma medicationsPerinatal complicationsPulmonary functionFetal growthHealth outcomesPregnancyNO2 exposureWheezeAsthmaMedicationsWomenAmbient nitrogen dioxideMothersMinimal effectExposureAsthmaticsExacerbationRe‐analysis of the PREGNANT trial confirms that vaginal progesterone reduces the rate of preterm birth in women with a sonographic short cervix
McKay LA, Holford TR, Bracken MB. Re‐analysis of the PREGNANT trial confirms that vaginal progesterone reduces the rate of preterm birth in women with a sonographic short cervix. Ultrasound In Obstetrics And Gynecology 2014, 43: 596-597. PMID: 24585456, DOI: 10.1002/uog.13331.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
Maternal Infection in Pregnancy and Risk of Asthma in Offspring
Collier CH, Risnes K, Norwitz ER, Bracken MB, Illuzzi JL. Maternal Infection in Pregnancy and Risk of Asthma in Offspring. Maternal And Child Health Journal 2013, 17: 1940-1950. PMID: 23338127, DOI: 10.1007/s10995-013-1220-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrinary tract infectionRisk of asthmaChildhood asthmaMaternal infectionTract infectionsMaternal urinary tract infectionMultivariable logistic regression modelAdjusted odds ratioChildren of womenYears of lifeLogistic regression modelsAntepartum infectionChart reviewPhysician diagnosisPregnant womenStreptococcus colonizationHospital visitsOdds ratioAsthmaPregnancyInfectionWomenRiskStructured interviewsAge six
2012
Implementing Provider‐based Sampling for the National Children's Study: Opportunities and Challenges
Belanger K, Buka S, Cherry DC, Dudley DJ, Elliott MR, Hale DE, Hertz‐Picciotto I, Illuzzi JL, Paneth N, Robbins JM, Triche EW, Bracken MB. Implementing Provider‐based Sampling for the National Children's Study: Opportunities and Challenges. Paediatric And Perinatal Epidemiology 2012, 27: 20-26. PMID: 23215706, DOI: 10.1111/ppe.12005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNational Children's StudyProvider-based samplingChildren's StudyNational cohort studyPrenatal care providersNational probability sampleType of providerProbability sampleCohort studyPrenatal careCare providersChild healthProvider groupsAge 21Risk estimatesPrimary sampling unitsWomenBirthProvidersHealthSampling frameSecondary sampling unitsPregnancyNumber of strategiesUtero
2006
Effect of Fetal Sex on Airway Lability in Pregnant Women With Asthma
Kwon H, Belanger K, Holford T, Bracken M. Effect of Fetal Sex on Airway Lability in Pregnant Women With Asthma. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 2006, 61: 430-431. DOI: 10.1097/01.ogx.0000224586.71900.93.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2001
Maternal Caffeine Intake and Intrauterine Growth Retardation
Grosso L, Rosenberg K, Belanger K, Saftlas A, Leaderer B, Bracken M. Maternal Caffeine Intake and Intrauterine Growth Retardation. Epidemiology 2001, 12: 447-455. PMID: 11428387, DOI: 10.1097/00001648-200107000-00015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntrauterine growth retardationMonth 7Fetal growthMonths 1Caffeine consumptionGrowth retardationMaternal caffeine consumptionMaternal caffeine intakeThird trimesterCigarette smokingLiveborn infantsEffect modificationCaffeine intakeSoda drinkingPregnancyAdverse effectsLittle evidenceCaffeine associationCaffeineRetardationTrimesterSmokingInfantsIntakeWomen
2000
Intergenerational effects of high socioeconomic status on low birthweight and preterm birth in African Americans.
Foster H, Wu L, Bracken M, Semenya K, Thomas J, Thomas J. Intergenerational effects of high socioeconomic status on low birthweight and preterm birth in African Americans. Journal Of The National Medical Association 2000, 92: 213-21. PMID: 10881470, PMCID: PMC2640563.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAfrican American womenLow birthweightSocioeconomic statusWhite womenAfrican American childrenPowerful risk factorEthnic differencesWhite childrenStrong ethnic differencesHigher socioeconomic statusPreterm deliveryGestational ageRisk factorsHigh riskBirthweightAfrican American mothersWomenWhite mothersBehavioral factorsChildrenBirthPublic healthAfrican AmericansCohortIntergenerational effectsAbortion and Its Effect on Risk of Preeclampsia and Transient Hypertension
Eras J, Saftlas A, Triche E, Hsu C, Risch H, Bracken M. Abortion and Its Effect on Risk of Preeclampsia and Transient Hypertension. Epidemiology 2000, 11: 36-43. PMID: 10615841, DOI: 10.1097/00001648-200001000-00009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk of preeclampsiaTransient hypertensionNulliparous womenDecreased riskMore abortionsPregnancy-related risk factorsHistory of abortionHypertensive disordersWeeks' gestationGestational ageSubsequent pregnancyPrenatal careRisk factorsObstetric practicePrior abortionMonths gestationPreeclampsiaHypertensionInduced abortionReproductive historyReferent groupProtective factorsGestationWomenAbortion
1999
Environmental Tobacco Smoke Exposure and Small-for-Gestational-Age Birth
Sadler L, Belanger K, Saftlas A, Leaderer B, Hellenbrand K, McSharry J, Bracken M. Environmental Tobacco Smoke Exposure and Small-for-Gestational-Age Birth. American Journal Of Epidemiology 1999, 150: 695-705. PMID: 10512423, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a010072.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge DistributionBirth WeightCohort StudiesConnecticutFemaleFetal Growth RetardationHumansInfant, NewbornInfant, Small for Gestational AgeInterviews as TopicLinear ModelsMaternal ExposureMultivariate AnalysisPregnancyPregnancy Trimester, ThirdProspective StudiesRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTobacco Smoke PollutionConceptsEnvironmental tobacco smoke exposureTobacco smoke exposureGestational-age birthsEnvironmental tobacco smokeSmoke exposureSGA birthThird trimesterTobacco smokeBirth weight differenceIntensity of exposureCohort studyMedian durationPostpartum interviewsUnexposed mothersUpper middle class groupBirth weightEffects of exposureFetal growthMultivariate logisticOdds ratioStudy populationLow levelsWomenBirthTrimesterInterpregnancy Interval and Disparity in Term Small for Gestational Age Births Between Black and White Women
JAMES A, BRACKEN M, COHEN A, SAFTLAS A, LIEBERMAN E. Interpregnancy Interval and Disparity in Term Small for Gestational Age Births Between Black and White Women. Obstetrics And Gynecology 1999, 93: 109-112. DOI: 10.1097/00006250-199901000-00022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTerm SGA birthsInterpregnancy intervalGestational-age birthsSGA birthWhite womenAge birthBlack womenHospital-based cohort studyShort interpregnancy intervalMultiple logistic regressionLogistic regression analysisSGA deliveryTerm SmallCohort studyParous womenPrevious pregnancyTerm infantsLive birthsElevated riskBoston hospitalsSecondary analysisLogistic regressionWomenBirthOverall rate
1998
Spontaneous Abortion and Exposure to Electric Blankets and Heated Water Beds
Belanger K, Leaderer B, Hellenbrand K, Holford T, McSharry J, Power M, Bracken M. Spontaneous Abortion and Exposure to Electric Blankets and Heated Water Beds. Epidemiology 1998, 9: 36-42. PMID: 9430266, DOI: 10.1097/00001648-199801000-00009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElectric blanket useSpontaneous abortionPregnancy lossBlanket useEarly pregnancy lossHeated water bedsTime of conceptionMonth of conceptionWire code categoriesWeeks' gestationProspective studyEarly pregnancyUnadjusted analysesBed useGreater riskPregnancyAbortionDose responseWomenRiskElectric bedElectric blanketExposureSlight increaseGestation
1995
Measurement of Exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke in Pregnant Women
O'Connor T, Holford T, Leaderer B, Hammond S, Bracken M. Measurement of Exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke in Pregnant Women. American Journal Of Epidemiology 1995, 142: 1315-1321. PMID: 7503052, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a117599.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrine cotinineEnvironmental tobacco smokePregnant womenTobacco smokeWork exposureAir nicotine concentrationsSelf-reported exposurePersonal air monitorsExposure assessment methodsAir nicotineMeasurement of exposureHome exposureCotinineNicotine concentrationsExposure classificationWomenCohen's kappaExposureSpearman rank-order correlation coefficientAir monitorsRank-order correlation coefficientKappaSocial exposureSmokeHigh levels
1993
Association of Delayed Conception with Caffeine Consumption
Hatch E, Bracken M. Association of Delayed Conception with Caffeine Consumption. American Journal Of Epidemiology 1993, 138: 1082-1092. PMID: 8266910, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a116826.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOdds ratioDelayed conceptionCox proportional hazards modelFirst prenatal visitNumber of cigarettesTotal caffeine intakeCross-sectional studyProportional hazards modelLogistic regression analysisIntake of caffeineConsumption of caffeineCaffeine-containing beveragesRisk of conceptionIndex pregnancyPrenatal visitCaffeine intakeHazards modelCaffeine consumptionCaffeine usePregnancyWomenLower chanceIntakeCycle conception ratesRegression analysisCaffeine Use During Pregnancy: How Much Is Safe?
Hatch E, Bracken M. Caffeine Use During Pregnancy: How Much Is Safe? JAMA 1993, 270: 46-47. DOI: 10.1001/jama.1993.03510010052024.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersPossible Role of Asthma in the Risk of Preterm Labor and Delivery
Doucette J, Bracken M. Possible Role of Asthma in the Risk of Preterm Labor and Delivery. Epidemiology 1993, 4: 143-150. PMID: 8452903, DOI: 10.1097/00001648-199303000-00010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreterm laborPreterm deliveryRespiratory problemsOdds ratioHistory of asthmaLogistic regression modelsAsthmatic womenSingleton livebirthsPotential confoundersMaternal historyMedical historyHigh riskStudy participantsAsthmaPregnancyAsthmaticsWomenRiskPossible roleRegression modelsOddsDeliveryNonasthmaticsBirthweightLivebirths
1991
Medication in early pregnancy: Prevalence of use and relationship to maternal characteristics
Buitendijk S, Bracken M. Medication in early pregnancy: Prevalence of use and relationship to maternal characteristics. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 1991, 165: 33-40. PMID: 1853911, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9378(91)90218-g.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrescription drug useMaternal characteristicsDrug useYale-New Haven HospitalPrevalence of useMedication useEarly pregnancyCounter medicationsAutonomic drugsDrug usersSmoking marijuanaMedicationsPrescription drugsAntiinfective agentsDrugsWomenMean numberPrescription preparationsPregnancyRisk-taking behaviorNew HavenAnalgesicsAntacidsHospitalInfantsPremature rupture of membranes at preterm. Meta-analysis of the effect of steroids on the prevention of respiratory distress syndrome.
Oyarzún E, Gómez R, Romero R, Bracken M. Premature rupture of membranes at preterm. Meta-analysis of the effect of steroids on the prevention of respiratory distress syndrome. Revista Medica De Chile 1991, 119: 388-95. PMID: 1842981.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRespiratory distress syndromeFetal respiratory distress syndromeUse of steroidsPremature ruptureDistress syndromeEffects of steroidsInfectious complicationsSteroid treatmentPregnant womenRelative riskSteroidsSyndromeConfidence intervalsComplicationsRupturePretermNeonatesPatientsPreventionWomen
1990
Reproductive versus chronologic age as a predictor of low birth weight, preterm delivery and intrauterine growth retardation in primiparous women
Mitchell L, Bracken M. Reproductive versus chronologic age as a predictor of low birth weight, preterm delivery and intrauterine growth retardation in primiparous women. Annals Of Human Biology 1990, 17: 377-386. PMID: 2260840, DOI: 10.1080/03014469000001152.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow birth weightIntrauterine growth retardationReproductive agePreterm deliveryChronologic agePrimiparous womenBirth weightYoung reproductive ageMaternal raceGrowth retardationSingleton live birthsYounger chronologic ageOlder reproductive ageImportant confounding variablesGroup of womenOlder chronologic agesSmoking statusPregnancy riskLive birthsReproductive outcomesConfounding variablesWomenAgeMenarcheal ageRiskEFFECT OF MATERNAL WORK ACTIVITY ON PRETERM BIRTH AND LOW BIRTH WEIGHT
TEITELMAN A, WELCH L, HELLENBRAND K, BRACKEN M. EFFECT OF MATERNAL WORK ACTIVITY ON PRETERM BIRTH AND LOW BIRTH WEIGHT. American Journal Of Epidemiology 1990, 131: 104-113. PMID: 2293743, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a115463.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreterm birthLow birth weight deliveriesLow birth weight rateMaternal work activityLow birth weightLogistic regression modelsPreterm deliveryWeight deliveriesGestational ageBirth weightStanding GroupProlonged standingSignificant associationCaffeine useMarital statusBirthWeight rateMarijuana useWomenAssociationRegression modelsActive groupActive jobsGroupNew Haven