Jasna Twynstra, PhD

Articles in Peer-Reviewed Journals

• Milembamane M, Moussa N.M, Twynstra J, Seabrook J.A. (2023). Maternal Eating Disorders and Adverse Birth Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research. 1-9.
• Hanifi M, Liu W, Twynstra J, Seabrook JA. (2023). Does dietitian involvement during pregnancy improve birth outcomes? A systematic review. Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research. 1-13.
• Griffin K, Twynstra J, Gilliland JA, Seabrook JA. (2023). Correlates of self-harm in university students: A cross-sectional study. Journal of American college health: J of ACH. 71(3):959-66.
• Seabrook JA and Twynstra J. (2022). A population-based sample comparing birth outcomes between different models of prenatal care. Canadian Journal of Midwifery Research and Practice. 21(1):31-42.
• Mosher LT, Seabrook JA, Twynstra J. (2022). Identifiable dietary patterns of pregnant women: A Canadian sample. Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research. 83(3):104-11.
• Amjad S, Adesunkanmi M, Twynstra J, Seabrook JA, Ospina MB. (2022). Social determinants of health and adverse outcomes in adolescent pregnancies. Seminars in reproductive medicine. 40(1-02):116-23.
• Seabrook JA, Twynstra J, Gilliland JA. (2021). Correlates of lifetime and past month vape use in a sample of Canadian university students. Substance abuse: research and treatment. 15:11782218211052059.
• Schaafsma H*, Laasanen H*, Twynstra J, Seabrook JA. (2021). A review of statistical reporting in nutrition research (2010-2019): How is a Canadian journal doing? Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research. 82(2):59-67. * =shared first authorship

Featured Conferences

• Tucci T, Topp N, Seabrook JA, Twynstra J. Nutrition recommendation of midwives, general practitioners, and obstetrician-gynecologists for pregnancy: A systematic review. Canadian National Perinatal Research Meeting, 2022. (online)
• Demarco N, Twynstra J, Ospina MB, Darrington M, Whippey C, Seabrook JA. Teenage pregnancy and adverse birth outcomes in Canada: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 7th Annual Canadian National Perinatal Research Meeting, 2021, Banff, Alberta, Canada.
• Sawaya Y, Seabrook J, Madill J, Twynstra J. Canadian midwives’ perspectives on nutrition for pregnant women. Canadian Nutrition Society 2020 Annual Conference, 2020. (online)
• Wong S, Twynstra J, Gilliland J, Cook J, Seabrook J. Risk factors and birth outcomes associated with teenage pregnancy: A Canadian sample. Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction Issues of Substance 2019: Evidence and Perspectives, Compassion and Action, 2019, Ottawa, Ontario.
• Twynstra J. Corrective and confirming feedback lead to better academic performance. Western Conference for Science Education, 2019, London, Ontario, Canada.
• Thomson M, Madill J, Twynstra J. Midwives’ experience with nutrition education for pregnancy. Canadian Association of Midwives Annual Conference, 2018, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Visit Google Scholar and Pubmed for a comprehensive list of publications.

Perspectives of Canadian Midwives on Nutrition During Pregnancy

• Jordyn Butler (2023). MScFN, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences (Practicum Stream).

What do they say? Antenatal care providers’ nutrition advice: A systematic review

• Natalie Topp and Tia Tucci (2022). MScFN, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences (Practicum Stream).

Perspectives of Canadian Midwives on Nutrition for Pregnancy.

• Sawaya, Yvana (2021). Master of Science, Foods and Nutrition (Thesis Stream).

Prevalence of women following an identifiable diet during pregnancy in Canada

• Lydia Mosher (2020). MScFN, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences (Practicum Stream).

Visit Scholarship@Western for a list of completed student theses and dissertations in the repository.

Please contact Jasna Twynstra directly, at jasna.twynstra@uwo.ca, for more information about potential opportunities.

• Associate Scientist, Division of Maternal, Fetal and Newborn Health, Children’s Health Research Institute
• Associate Scientist, Lawson Research Health Institute

• Substance abuse, depression 'significantly higher' in pregnant teens: study (CTV News, London)

• Excellence in Teaching Award (2022) – Brescia University College
• Deans Honor Roll of Teaching (2012-2023) – Brescia University College
• Faculty of Health Sciences Recognition of Achievement for outstanding contribution to teaching in the Faculty of Health Sciences (2012) – The University of Western Ontario

• Dietitians of Canada
• Canadian Nutrition Society