Associations of maternal sedentary behavior and physical activity levels in early to mid-pregnancy with infant outcomes: A cohort study.

Introduction: Physical activity during pregnancy is beneficial for the woman and the fetus. However, non-objective methods are often used to measure physical activity levels during pregnancy. This study aimed to evaluate objectively measured maternal early to mid-pregnancy sedentary behavior and physical activity in relation to infant well-being.

Association Between Objectively Assessed Sleep and Depressive Symptoms During Pregnancy and Post-partum.

Introduction: Sleep problems are common in pregnancy but many studies have relied only on self-reported sleep measures. We studied the association between objectively measured sleep and peripartum depressive symptoms in pregnant women.

Material And Methods: Sleep was assessed using Actiwatch accelerometers in a sample of 163 pregnant women in the late first (weeks 11-15) or early second trimester (weeks 16-19).

Fertility awareness and parenthood intentions among medical students in three European countries.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate medical undergraduate students' fertility awareness and parenthood intentions in three European countries, as well as possible differences across genders and countries.

Materials And Methods: A cross sectional survey among 656 medical students in Sweden, Belgium and Greece. The utilised questionnaire comprised 23 questions.

Taking fertility for granted - a qualitative exploration of fertility awareness among young, childless men in Denmark and Sweden.

Most previous studies about fertility knowledge and attitudes among men have been based on quantitative methods using questionnaires with fixed-choice response options. The aims of this qualitative study were to explore childless young men's reflections on fertility and infertility through semi-structured interviews. Danish (n = 17) and Swedish (n = 12) young childless men aged between 20 and 30 years in their last year of education were interviewed.

'Doing it in the right order': childless men's intentions regarding family formation.

In high-income countries, parental age at first birth has increased and this postponement increases the risk of involuntary childlessness or having fewer children than desired. This interview study was conducted in Denmark and Sweden among childless men ( = 29) in their last year of an education. The aim was to explore the role of individual and societal factors on fertility decision-making and men's reflections on barriers and enablers for earlier family formation.