Learning from Experiences, Adherence, (preconception)Pregnancy(postpartum), Stigma
Learning from Experiences, Adherence, (preconception)Pregnancy(postpartum), Stigma
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About Us
About Us
Welcome to LEApPpS. This research program founded in 2023 is hosted at The University of Alberta in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation.
This research program aims to understand and share lessons learned from experiences of individuals before (preconception), during and after (postpartum) pregnancy, including navigating various spaces like healthcare and physical activity environments. The goal is to facilitate adherence to health behaviours and resources to improve maternal and newborn health. Together, we want to learn about, challenge and reduce health-related stigmas that may act as barriers to individual health goals and access to resources. Please contact us if you have any questions and for collaborations!
News and Announcements
News and Announcements
Jordyn represented our lab for the first time at OBGYN research day! She shared the findings from her MSc thesis work looking at postpartum urinary incontinence stigma and the impact on interactions with healthcare providers, physical activity, and social relationships.
Jordyn represented our lab for the first time at OBGYN research day! She shared the findings from her MSc thesis work looking at postpartum urinary incontinence stigma and the impact on interactions with healthcare providers, physical activity, and social relationships.
[April, 2025]
We officially have our FIRST lab graduate. Congratulations to Jordyn Cox on successfully defending her MSc thesis!
We officially have our FIRST lab graduate. Congratulations to Jordyn Cox on successfully defending her MSc thesis!
[April, 2025]
MSc prospectus presentation by Brooke Hebert at this year's ReCon event in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation. Brooke will be exploring the intersect between weight and infertility stigma. Stay tuned for research findings!
MSc prospectus presentation by Brooke Hebert at this year's ReCon event in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation. Brooke will be exploring the intersect between weight and infertility stigma. Stay tuned for research findings!
[April, 2025]
Our graduate students represented us well at this year's Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation Research Day. Brooke (top) presented a poster on factors that inform self-efficacy for exercise during pregnancy. Jordyn (bottom) presented on focus group findings on barriers and facilitators to prenatal physical activity amongst racially diverse women residing in a rural community.
Our graduate students represented us well at this year's Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation Research Day. Brooke (top) presented a poster on factors that inform self-efficacy for exercise during pregnancy. Jordyn (bottom) presented on focus group findings on barriers and facilitators to prenatal physical activity amongst racially diverse women residing in a rural community.
[March, 2025]
MSc student Brooke Hebert was selected as this year's recipient of the University of Alberta Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Graduate Student Elevation Award!
MSc student Brooke Hebert was selected as this year's recipient of the University of Alberta Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Graduate Student Elevation Award!
[February, 2025]
MSc Student Jordyn Cox is this year's recipient of the University of Alberta Graduate Student Engagement Award! She also did an interview on her thesis work with the Women's Health Research Cluster. Check it out here: Addressing Stigma and Inequities in Postpartum Urinary Incontinence Research
MSc Student Jordyn Cox is this year's recipient of the University of Alberta Graduate Student Engagement Award! She also did an interview on her thesis work with the Women's Health Research Cluster. Check it out here: Addressing Stigma and Inequities in Postpartum Urinary Incontinence Research
[January, 2025]
Territorial Acknowledgement
Territorial Acknowledgement
The University of Alberta, its buildings, labs, and research stations are primarily located on the traditional territory of Cree, Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, and Ojibway/Saulteaux/Anishinaabe nations; lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7, and 8 and homeland of the Métis. The University of Alberta respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems, and cultures of First Nations, Métis and Inuit nations.
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