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 | Sheila McDonaldAdjunct Assistant Professor, University of Calgary Verified email at ucalgary.ca Cited by 8968 |
The impact of caesarean section on breastfeeding initiation, duration and difficulties in the first four months postpartum
AJ Hobbs, CA Mannion, SW McDonald… - BMC pregnancy and …, 2016 - Springer
Background The caesarean section (c-section) rate in Canada is 27.1 %, well above the 5–15
% of deliveries suggested by the World Health Organization in 2009. Emergency and …
% of deliveries suggested by the World Health Organization in 2009. Emergency and …
Aerobic exercise for women during pregnancy
MS Kramer, SW McDonald - Cochrane database of systematic …, 2006 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Physiological responses of the fetus (especially increase in heart rate) to single,
brief bouts of maternal exercise have been documented frequently. Many pregnant women …
brief bouts of maternal exercise have been documented frequently. Many pregnant women …
Impact of maternal body mass index and gestational weight gain on pregnancy complications: an individual participant data meta‐analysis of European, North …
Objective To assess the separate and combined associations of maternal pre‐pregnancy
body mass index (BMI) and gestational weight gain with the risks of pregnancy complications …
body mass index (BMI) and gestational weight gain with the risks of pregnancy complications …
Maternal body mass index, gestational weight gain, and the risk of overweight and obesity across childhood: An individual participant data meta-analysis
Background Maternal obesity and excessive gestational weight gain may have persistent
effects on offspring fat development. However, it remains unclear whether these effects differ …
effects on offspring fat development. However, it remains unclear whether these effects differ …
Maternal depressive and anxiety symptoms before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada: a longitudinal analysis
Background Parents have faced substantial social and economic challenges during the
COVID-19 pandemic. Preliminary cross-sectional research has demonstrated increases in …
COVID-19 pandemic. Preliminary cross-sectional research has demonstrated increases in …
Comparison of paediatric emergency department visits for attempted suicide, self-harm, and suicidal ideation before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic …
…, JMA Hewitt, B AlMousawi, S McDonald… - The Lancet …, 2023 - thelancet.com
Background There is a lack of consensus about the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the
mental health of children and adolescents. We aimed to compare rates of paediatric …
mental health of children and adolescents. We aimed to compare rates of paediatric …
Maternal perceptions of partner support during breastfeeding
CA Mannion, AJ Hobbs, SW McDonald… - International …, 2013 - Springer
Background Many women find breastfeeding challenging to sustain beyond the first three
postpartum months. Women rely on a variety of resources to aid and encourage breastfeeding, …
postpartum months. Women rely on a variety of resources to aid and encourage breastfeeding, …
Risk factors of transient and persistent anxiety during pregnancy
H Bayrampour, S McDonald, S Tough - Midwifery, 2015 - Elsevier
Purpose chronic poor mental health over the course of pregnancy contributes to greater
adverse maternal and child outcomes. Identifying women with chronic depressive or anxiety …
adverse maternal and child outcomes. Identifying women with chronic depressive or anxiety …
Association between prenatal and postnatal psychological distress and toddler cognitive development: a systematic review
Purpose Maternal psychological distress is one of the most common perinatal complications,
affecting up to 25% of pregnant and postpartum women. Research exploring the …
affecting up to 25% of pregnant and postpartum women. Research exploring the …
Maternal adverse childhood experiences and infant development
OBJECTIVES: To examine the prenatal and postnatal mechanisms by which maternal
adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) predict the early development of their offspring, …
adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) predict the early development of their offspring, …
