A5040395335- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Family Dynamics and Relationships
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Reproductive Biology and Fertility
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Family Support in Illness
- Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy
- Dutch Social and Cultural Studies
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Nursing Roles and Practices
Katholieke Hogeschool Vives
2015-2024
Merck (Germany)
2021
Ghent University
2007-2013
Ghent University Hospital
2006-2012
What are associated factors of unplanned pregnancies ending in birth?Pregnancies that were less planned with women lower socio-economic status (SES), an unhealthier lifestyle before and during the pregnancy, more stress, social support.In Europe, prevalence pregnancy leading to birth varies. Unplanned is common among socially disadvantaged women, adverse outcomes.In a cross-sectional study, 517 recruited from May through September 2015.Women six hospitals Flanders, Belgium. Data self-report...
BACKGROUND: Single-embryo transfer (SET) has proven efficient in reducing multiple pregnancy rates after assisted reproduction technologies (ART). This study compares outcome of singletons SET and double-embryo (DET). METHODS: We studied 404 431 DET patients, who delivered a singleton child >500 g fresh embryo first, second or third cycle. Preterm birth low birthweight incidences gestational age were compared between both groups. Adjustments made for maternal age, parity, cycle rank number,...
As the rate of Caesarean sections (CS) continues to rise in Western countries, it is important analyze reasons for this trend and unravel underlying motives perform CS. This research aims assess incidence CS a population-based birth register order identify patient groups with an increasing risk Data from Flemish 'Study Centre Perinatal Epidemiology' (SPE) were used historic control comparison. year 2000 (N = 10540) compared those 2008 14016). By means Robson classification, births by section...
The objective of this study is to analyse differences in cord characteristics between naturally conceived twins and born after assisted reproduction. Between 1985 2004, the East Flanders Prospective Twin Survey (EFPTS) registered 4159 twin pairs. We compared 2119 dizygotic (DZ) members 2243 DZ originating from reproductive technologies (ART). Data were adjusted for intra-twin correlation, year birth, maternal age, gestational parity, sex child number placentas. Marginal insertion,...
The aim of this study was to assess the outcome twin pregnancies in women advanced age (>or=35 years) compared with aged 25-29 years old.This population-based retrospective perinatal primiparae 35 or older (N = 240) that 940). Observed outcomes are adjusted for intermediate (mode conception and hypertension during pregnancy) confounding variables (level education). possible effect zygosity chorionicity tested a subset database, recorded East Flanders Prospective Twin Survey (EFPTS).In...
In the past decades, a positive attitude towards having children has been reported in young people. The current generation of adolescents is increasingly concerned about environmental cataclysm which may have an impact on their desire for children. purpose this study to depict attitudes Flemish
Health care providers have an important role to share evidence based information and empower patients make informed choices. Previous studies indicate that shared decision making in pregnancy childbirth may impact on a woman's birth experience. In Flemish social media, large number of women expressed their concern about experience, where they felt loss control limited possibilities own The aim this study is explore autonomy the population.This cross-sectional, non-interventional experience...
Purpose/Objectives: To explore communication difficulties and the experience of loneliness among patients with cancer dealing fertility issues.
Objective To evaluate the psychometric properties of Dutch version London Measure Unplanned Pregnancy in women with pregnancies ending birth. Methods A two-phase evaluation design was set-up. Phase I comprised translation from English into and pretesting 6 using cognitive interviews. In phase II, reliability validity LMUP assessed 517 giving birth recently. Reliability (internal consistency) Cronbach’s alpha, inter-item correlations, corrected item-total correlations. Construct principal...
The aim of this study was to investigate medical undergraduate students' fertility awareness and parenthood intentions in three European countries, as well possible differences across genders countries.A cross sectional survey among 656 students Sweden, Belgium Greece. utilised questionnaire comprised 23 questions.Three fourth participants (n = 472/629) correctly stated that women are most fertile at 20-25 years age. Approximately 91% answered women's starts significantly decline before the...
Abstract Study question Which reproductive health information do pupils miss in their education and what is the optimal way of building a learning platform to close that gap? Summary answer Teachers students alike would welcome novel fertility platform. Ideally, should organize based on educational objectives for enhanced usability. What known already Research awareness general population reveals lack understanding among young people regarding crucial aspects health, example age-related...
In February 2015, the Flemish Minister of Welfare, Public Health and Family launched a website on preconception care: 'gezondzwangerworden.be'. The was developed in response to lack comprehensive communication care inadequate intake folic acid among women. Despite international recommendation take 400 μg daily basis one month before conception until 12 weeks pregnancy, studies show compliance women wanting become pregnant.A compilation evidence made through reviewing well-established...
The aim of this study is to assess differences in human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) values between singleton IVF/ICSI pregnancies after elective single (eSET) versus double embryo transfer (DET).This a unicentre, retrospective, non-randomized women with eSET or DET years 2000-2006, giving birth child birthweight at least 500 g (N = 790). These had 1 and 6 hCG assessments our centre. Log from Days 15 35 oocyte pick-up were compared patients multivariate analysis.We log 456 334 patients....
Introduction: The potential value of preconception care and interconception is increasingly acknowledged, but delivery generally uncommon. Reaching women for potentially easier than care, however the concept still unfamiliar. Expert consensus could facilitate guidelines, policies subsequent implementation. A national international expert meeting were organized to discuss term, definition, content, relevant target groups, ways reach groups care.Methods: We performed a literature study develop...