Jane M. Bendix
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View article: Physical Activity in 1-Year-Old Children Predicts Physical Activity Level at Age 3 Years Independent of Maternal Activity
Physical Activity in 1-Year-Old Children Predicts Physical Activity Level at Age 3 Years Independent of Maternal Activity Open
PA tracked from age 1 year to 3 years of age, suggesting that PA early in life is important. Maternal PA and SB during pregnancy and the postpartum year were not associated with child PA. These findings highlight early childhood as an impo…
View article: Combining the antenatal risk questionnaire and the Edinburgh Postnatal depression scale as a psychosocial risk assessment tool in Danish antenatal care. A descriptive study
Combining the antenatal risk questionnaire and the Edinburgh Postnatal depression scale as a psychosocial risk assessment tool in Danish antenatal care. A descriptive study Open
We identified women at increased risk of mental health problems who were not identified by the current triage process. Combining ANRQ and EPDS assessment may be an important part of a model for early identification of pregnant women with s…
View article: Experiences of a digital application intervention supporting recommended weight gain among pregnant women with BMI ≥27 in Denmark – a qualitative study
Experiences of a digital application intervention supporting recommended weight gain among pregnant women with BMI ≥27 in Denmark – a qualitative study Open
A holistic approach that integrates mental health support with physical activity and nutrition was emphasized as essential. Practical barriers like family demands limited participation. Accessibility to reliable support was valued, even wh…
View article: Mother’s heart rate: a valid way to measure physical activity during pregnancy? Data from the FitMum RCT
Mother’s heart rate: a valid way to measure physical activity during pregnancy? Data from the FitMum RCT Open
Objectives We aimed to compare Garmin-estimated daily minutes of moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA) with daily minutes of MVPA assessed using heart rate (HR) thresholds based on maximum HR and HR reserve (HRR), respect…
View article: Serum concentrations of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Danish pregnant women—temporal trends during pregnancy, correlations with partners, associations with physical activity, and blood lipid concentrations
Serum concentrations of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Danish pregnant women—temporal trends during pregnancy, correlations with partners, associations with physical activity, and blood lipid concentrations Open
The study was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov; NCT03679130; 20/09/2018.
View article: The ambivalence of abortion: An explorative study on attitudes towards elective abortion and abortion limits among pregnant women in Denmark
The ambivalence of abortion: An explorative study on attitudes towards elective abortion and abortion limits among pregnant women in Denmark Open
This study highlights that issues of elective abortion and abortion limits are linked to ambivalence Abortion was voiced as a woman's right, but also as a woman's responsibility, and burden. The fact that an embryo or fetus, is removed dur…
View article: Maternal postpartum infection risk following induction of labor: A Danish national cohort study
Maternal postpartum infection risk following induction of labor: A Danish national cohort study Open
Introduction Induction of labor is a common procedure, and in Denmark, approximately one in four vaginal deliveries are induced. The association between induction and maternal postpartum infections such as endometritis, surgical site infec…
View article: Maternal positions in childbirth – A cohort study of labouring women’s movements and body positions the last 24 hours before birth
Maternal positions in childbirth – A cohort study of labouring women’s movements and body positions the last 24 hours before birth Open
Women spent 80% of their time in sacrum non-flexible positions during the last 24 hours before childbirth. At birth, more than 90% gave birth in sacrum non-flexible positions.
View article: “But I’m not a professional” − How women with high-risk pregnancies voice the experiences of home-based telemonitoring; a qualitative interview study
“But I’m not a professional” − How women with high-risk pregnancies voice the experiences of home-based telemonitoring; a qualitative interview study Open
Performing obstetric telemonitoring was experienced as an empowering yet challenging responsibility as well as an extended partnership between the clinician and the pregnant woman. Pros and cons were voiced as to the influence and ambivale…
View article: Effects of prenatal exercise interventions on maternal body composition: A secondary analysis of the FitMum randomized controlled trial
Effects of prenatal exercise interventions on maternal body composition: A secondary analysis of the FitMum randomized controlled trial Open
The main objective of the study was to investigate the effects of prenatal exercise interventions on maternal body composition at 28 weeks gestation and 7–14 days after delivery. We also explored associations between physical activity (PA)…
View article: Effects of Physical Activity on Blood Lipids and Hemoglobin A1c in Healthy Pregnant Women: The FitMum Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of Physical Activity on Blood Lipids and Hemoglobin A1c in Healthy Pregnant Women: The FitMum Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Whilst there were no effects of offering PA interventions, higher PA was associated with reduced increases in TC, HDL-C, and LDL-C as pregnancy progressed.
View article: Antibody status at delivery and pregnancy outcomes during the first Danish COVID-19 wave
Antibody status at delivery and pregnancy outcomes during the first Danish COVID-19 wave Open
INTRODUCTION. We aimed to investigate the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection and SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in parturient women and their newborns during the first Danish COVID-19 wave and to identify associations with maternal background chara…
View article: Combining the Antenatal Risk Questionnaire and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale in Early Pregnancy in Danish Antenatal Care—A Qualitative Descriptive Study
Combining the Antenatal Risk Questionnaire and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale in Early Pregnancy in Danish Antenatal Care—A Qualitative Descriptive Study Open
Pregnant women with a history of mental disorders, neglect, or low social support are at increased risk of mental health problems. It is crucial to identify psychosocial risk factors in early pregnancy to reduce the risk of short- and long…
View article: Vertical Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is Plausible During Pregnancy and Vaginal Delivery: A Prospective Cohort Study
Vertical Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is Plausible During Pregnancy and Vaginal Delivery: A Prospective Cohort Study Open
Objective: To evaluate if SARS-CoV-2 is detectable in vaginal swabs and whether antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 are present in maternal and umbilical cord blood of pregnant women with COVID-19. Design: Prospective cohort study. Setting: Depa…
View article: Pregnant women´s views on the timing of prophylactic antibiotics during caesarean delivery: a qualitative semi-structured interview study
Pregnant women´s views on the timing of prophylactic antibiotics during caesarean delivery: a qualitative semi-structured interview study Open
Objective: To gain insight into pregnant women’s preference if given a choice between getting antibiotic prophylaxis before or after cord clamping during caesarean delivery. Design: A qualitative semi-structured interview-study Setting: Th…
View article: Counselling on physical activity in Danish antenatal care: A qualitative study of experiences from both the pregnant woman’s and the care provider’s perspective
Counselling on physical activity in Danish antenatal care: A qualitative study of experiences from both the pregnant woman’s and the care provider’s perspective Open
Pregnant women received scarce counselling on physical activity in antenatal care, while care providers described several barriers towards counselling on physical activity. Both pregnant women and antenatal care providers recognized opport…
View article: Effects of Two Physical Activity Interventions on Sleep and Sedentary Time in Pregnant Women
Effects of Two Physical Activity Interventions on Sleep and Sedentary Time in Pregnant Women Open
Pregnancy is often associated with poor sleep and high sedentary time (SED). We investigated the effect of physical activity (PA) interventions on sleep and SED in pregnant women. A secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial (n = …
View article: Methods to Estimate Energy Expenditure, Physical Activity, and Sedentary Time in Pregnant Women: A Validation Study Using Doubly Labeled Water
Methods to Estimate Energy Expenditure, Physical Activity, and Sedentary Time in Pregnant Women: A Validation Study Using Doubly Labeled Water Open
Background : Activity trackers and the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ) measures physical activity (PA) and sedentary time (SED). However, none of these tools have been validated against a criterion method in pregnancy. We …
View article: Effects of Structured Supervised Exercise Training or Motivational Counseling on Pregnant Women’s Physical Activity Level: FitMum - Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of Structured Supervised Exercise Training or Motivational Counseling on Pregnant Women’s Physical Activity Level: FitMum - Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Physical activity (PA) during pregnancy is an effective and safe way to improve maternal health in uncomplicated pregnancies. However, compliance with PA recommendations remains low among pregnant women. Objective The purpose of…
View article: Effects of Structured Supervised Exercise Training or Motivational Counseling on Pregnant Women’s Physical Activity Level: FitMum - Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Effects of Structured Supervised Exercise Training or Motivational Counseling on Pregnant Women’s Physical Activity Level: FitMum - Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Physical activity (PA) during pregnancy is an effective and safe way to improve maternal health in uncomplicated pregnancies. However, compliance with PA recommendations remains low among pregnant women. OBJECTIVE The purpose…
View article: A prospective cohort study of confirmed severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) infection during pregnancy evaluating SARS‐CoV‐2 antibodies in maternal and umbilical cord blood and SARS‐CoV‐2 in vaginal swabs
A prospective cohort study of confirmed severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) infection during pregnancy evaluating SARS‐CoV‐2 antibodies in maternal and umbilical cord blood and SARS‐CoV‐2 in vaginal swabs Open
Introduction Evidence about the consequences of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) infection in pregnancy is rapidly increasing; however, data on antibody response and risk of transmission during pregnancy and del…
View article: Pregnant womeńs views on the timing of prophylactic antibiotics during caesarean delivery: A qualitative semi-structured interview study
Pregnant womeńs views on the timing of prophylactic antibiotics during caesarean delivery: A qualitative semi-structured interview study Open
With most of the interviewed women preferring antibiotic administration after cord clamping, we suggest patients should be involved in the decision regarding timing of prophylactic antibiotics before caesarean section.