[Post-partum iron deficiency anaemia].

Post-partum anaemia is an important global health issue. It is associated with increased maternal morbidity and mortality. This article focuses on the prevalence, causes and consequences of post-partum anaemia in Western countries.

Low breastfeeding rates and body mass index in Danish children of women with gestational diabetes mellitus.

Background: Offspring from women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are at risk for later overweight, and the aim of treatment regimens is to normalize their prognosis. While the general concept is that breastfeeding is protective and should be promoted, some studies report increased levels of insulin and glucose in breast milk of women with diabetes, possibly increasing risks to the children. Previous studies may have low retention rates or mix GDM and pre-GDM, and often knowledge of confounders like maternal body mass index (BMI), level of hyperglycemia and feeding patterns is lacking.

Recurrence of gestational diabetes in primiparous women.

Introduction: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) increases the risk for diabetes in the next pregnancy and later in life. Thus, estimating the risk of GDM in further pregnancies provides a time frame for possible preventive measures. We aimed to calculate the recurrence rate of GDM in primiparous women and evaluate the factors involved such as age, body mass index, weight gain, time between pregnancy and postpartum OGTT results.

High risk of neonatal complications in children of mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus in their first pregnancy.

Introduction: THE study presents the neonatal outcome from a cohort of women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in their first pregnancy.

Methods: During a five-year period (2009-2013), a prospective follow-up study was performed at the Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Lillebaelt Hospital - Kolding. The study included 535 pregnant women diagnosed with GDM.

[Iron deficiency and pregnancy after gastric bypass surgery].

In Denmark, the number of women in reproductive age having Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery increased in the period 2007-2010. The malabsorption related to the operation implies a predisposition to macro- and micronutrient deficiencies, which in pregnancy may influence the development of the foetus. The article concerns the need for managing the malabsorption syndrome, iron deficiency in particular, both in antenatal care, during pregnancy, delivery and in the lactation period.

Repeated validation of parental self-reported smoking during pregnancy and infancy: a prospective cohort study of infants at high risk for allergy development.

Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) during fetal life and infancy is closely related to the smoking habits of the parents. Estimates of exposure to ETS require valid and detailed information on changes in cigarette smoking over time. The objective was to test the validity of self-reported smoking among parents during pregnancy and early childhood in a cohort of children at high risk for allergy development by measurement of exhaled carbon monoxide (CO).

Living conditions, contraceptive use and the choice of induced abortion among pregnant women in Denmark.

Aims: This study describes women with induced abortion and thereby elucidates how living conditions and contraceptive failure are associated with the choice of induced abortion in a population of Danish pregnant women.

Methods: The study population consisted of pregnant women attending Odense University Hospital. They were categorized in two groups: women with induced abortion (n = 373) and a reference group consisting of women with spontaneous abortion and antenatal care attendees (n = 2,176).

[The attitude of Arabic-speaking women to gynecological examinations].

Background: The aim of the study was to describe and analyse the attitude of Arabic-speaking women to gynaecological examinations, with particular focus on the importance of the sex of the examining doctor.

Material And Methods: Over a six-month period in 1998 all women of presumed Arabic origin were invited to participate in the investigation by referral to the Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics at Odense University Hospital. An Arabic questionnaire was given to the participants and a Danish translation for second generation immigrants was also attached.

The prevalent use of contraception among teenagers in Denmark and the corresponding low pregnancy rate.

In Denmark the number of births and induced abortions among teenagers has reduced and teenage parenthood is now rare. This paper evaluates the correlation between this observed fertility and reported sexual and contraceptive behaviour. In 1989 a sample of 16-20-year-olds in Denmark was selected at random and personally interviewed about sexual and contraceptive behaviour.

Pregnancy planning and acceptance among Danish pregnant women.

Objective: To study how living conditions influence pregnancy planning and acceptance among Danish women.

Method: A cross-sectional questionnaire study performed among 3516 pregnant women attending Odense University Hospital, Denmark. The study population consisted of women with spontaneous abortion, women with ectopic pregnancies, women attending antenatal care and women with induced abortion.

[Attitudes towards medical abortion among gynecologic patients].

This study describes and discusses the attitudes regarding use of medical abortion among patients at a department of gynaecology. The patients received a leaflet about medical abortion and subsequently answered a questionnaire. If given the choice, half of the patients would prefer medical abortion.

Birth control: some experiences from Denmark.

This article discusses that an effective birth control exists in Denmark today. Birth control is considered as a means for the couple not only to reach the wished-for family size by limiting their number of children but also to decide when to have children. Since 1973, women in Denmark can have an induced abortion on request before the end of the 12th week of pregnancy.

[Evaluation of sex education and contraception instruction at the contraception clinic in Odense].

The aim of the study was to evaluate 1 1/2 hours of lessons on contraception given to 9. and 10. grade students at the Contraception Clinic in Odense, Denmark.

[Attitude to contraception among 16-20-year olds].

In October 1989 a representative sample consisting of 359 women (response rate = 77.9%) and 400 men (response rate = 76.3%) aged 16-20 years old was interviewed by the professional interviewer staff of the Institute for Social Research.

[Who counsels young people on contraception?].

In October 1989 a representative sample consisting of 359 women (response rate = 77.9%) and 400 women (response rate = 76.3%) aged 16-20-years old was interviewed by the professional interviewer staff of the Institute for Social Research.

Have the AIDS campaigns changed the pattern of contraceptive usage among adolescents?

In 1984--just before the extensive public information about prevention of HIV infection by the use of the condom (the AIDS campaigns)--personal interviews about sexual experiences and use of contraception were obtained in random samples of 16-20 year old Danes. The investigation was repeated in 1989 addressing the issue of whether the behavior of adolescents regarding sexual intercourse and use of contraception has changed. In 1984 in all 286 females (respondent rate = 75.

[Adolescents' wishes to have children].

During the period 1984-1986, an investigation concerning sexual behaviour, contraceptive methods and pregnancies was performed among Danes aged 16-20 years in Denmark. A random sample consisting of 286 women (respondent rate = 75.3) and 336 men (respondent rate = 79.

[Has the age at sexual debut changed after the Safe Sex Campaign?].

In 1984, immediately before information about AIDS had reached the general public and the campaign for "Safe sex" had begun in earnest, 286 women (percentage replies 75.3) and 336 men (percentage replies 77.8) who were over 16 years but not yet 21 years were interviewed about sexual knowledge, sexual experience and contraception.

[Information on AIDS among persons aged 16-20 years].

In order to illustrate whether the AIDS and "Safe sex" campaigns have influenced young people, an investigation originally made in 1985 was repeated in October 1989; the objects being sexual knowledge, sexual experience and contraception among persons aged 16-20 years. A representative random sample consisting of 359 women (percentage replies 77.9) and 400 men (percentage replies 76.

Prevalence of smoking and oral contraception in a sample of Danish young women.

A representative sample of 286 Danish females aged 16-20 years were interviewed during the period April 1984--February 1985. The response rate was 75%. Both use of oral contraception (OC) and smoking were common; 46.

Age of partners at first intercourse among Danish males and females.

In 1984-1985 a representative sample of 286 Danish women (response rate = 75.3%) and 336 Danish men (response rate = 77.8%), ages 16-20 years, was interviewed about their first sexual intercourse.

Relationship between biological and social aspects of sexual maturity among young Danes.

Representative samples of 286 young Danish women and 336 young men aged 16-20 years were interviewed in 1984-1985 about menarcheal age and age at 1st sexual intercourse. The medium age at menarche was 13.13 years.

Age at first intercourse.

In 1984-85 a representative sample of 286 Danish women and 336 men aged 16-20 years were interviewed about their sexual debut. Seventy-four females (25.9%) and 101 males (30.