Stephanie-May Ruchat

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Formation postdoctorale en biochimie, Université de Sherbrooke, Canada                           

Projet: Genome-wide DNA methylation and expression analyses in placenta of newborn exposed to gestational diabetes.

Formation postdoctorale en kinésiologie, The University of Western Ontario, Canada         

Projet: A family-based Nutrition & Exercise Lifestyle Intervention Program (NELIP) during first year postpartum to prevent long term obesity and type 2 diabetes in the gestational diabetic mother and her infant.  

Doctorat en kinésiologie, Université Laval, Canada                                                                 

Thèse de doctorat: Étude des déterminants génétiques et des interactions gène-gène et gène-environnement associés à l'homéostasie glucidique.

Activité physique; Comportement; Épigénétique; Origines développementales de la santé et des maladies; Prévention; Programmation fœtale; Santé reproductive; Santé maternelle; Santé néonatale; Santé cardiovasculair; Sédentarité. 

Articles publiés (avec révision par les pairs) - 5 dernières années

1. Soraya Saidj, Stephanie-May Ruchat, Mélanie Henderson, Angelo Tremblay, Marie-Eve Mathieu. "Physiological response during exercise is preserved in children exposed to a suboptimal gestational environment. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2024;32(8):1551-1557
2. Brunet-Pagé É, Mathieu J, Rivard M-C, Ruchat SM. Strategies Used By Midwives To Support Prenatal Physical Activity A Scoping Review. Midwifery, 2023; 126: 103799
3. Zhang D, Ruchat SM, Silva-Jose C, Gil-Ares J, Barakat R, Sánchez-Polán M. Influence of Physical Activity during Pregnancy on Type and Duration of Delivery, and Epidural Use: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med. 2023;12(15):5139
4. Davenport MH, Mottola MF, Ruchat SM. Comment on: "Clinical Practice Guidelines That Address Physical Activity and Exercise During Pregnancy: A Systematic Review" J Midwifery Womens Health. 2022;67(6):789-790
5. Davenport MH, Neil-Sztramko S, Lett B, Duggan M, Mottola MF, Ruchat SM, Adamo KB, Andrews K, Artal R, Beamish N, Chari R, Forte M, Lane KN, May L, Maclaren K, Zahavich A. Development of the Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy: Breaking down barriers to prenatal exercise. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab, 2022;47(7):787-803
6. St-Laurent A, Savard C, Plante AS, Gagnon M, Robitaille J, Lemieux S, Ruchat SM, Morisset AS. Health-related preconception factors: adherence to guidelines and associations with weight status. J Acad Nutr Diet 2022;122(10):1911-1921
7. Belan M, Gélinas M, Carranza-Mamane B, Langlois MF, Morisset AS, Ruchat SM, Lavoie KL, Adamo K, Poder TG, Gallagher F, Pesant MH, Jean-Denis F and Baillargeon JP, on behalf of the Fit-For-Fertility Study Group. Protocol of the Fit-For-Fertility Study: a multicentre randomized controlled trial assessing a lifestyle program targeting women with obesity and infertility. BMJ Open. 2022;12(4):e061554
8. Daneau C, Marchand AA, Bussières A, O'Shaughnessy J, Ruchat SM, Descarreaux M. Effects of a motor control exercise program on lumbopelvic pain occurrence and intensity in pregnant women with a history of lumbopelvic pain: a study protocol for a randomized controlled feasibility trial. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2022;8(1):65
9. Daneau C, Abboud J, Marchand AA, Houle M, Pasquier M, Ruchat SM, Descarreaux M. Mechanisms underlying lumbopelvic pain during pregnancy: a proposed model. Front Pain Res. 2021; 2:773988
10. Daneau C, Houle M, Pasquier M, Ruchat SM, Descarreaux M. Association between Pregnancy-Related Hormones and Lumbopelvic Pain Characteristics in Pregnant Women: A Scoping Review. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2021;44(7):573-583
11. Provencher AM, Giguère-Lemieux É, Croteau É, Ruchat SM, Corbin-Berrigan LA. The use of manual lymphatic drainage on clinical presentation of musculoskeletal injuries: A systematic review. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2021; 45:101469
12. Saidj S, Ruchat SM, Henderson M, Drapeau V, Mathieu ME. Which healthy lifestyle mitigates the risk of obesity and cardiometabolic risk factors in Caucasian children exposed to in utero adverse gestational factors? Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases. 2021; 31(1):286-296
13. Girard MP, O'Shaughnessy J, Doucet C, Ruchat SM, Descarreaux M. Association between physical activity, weight loss, anxiety and lumbopelvic pain in postpartum women. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2020;43(6):655-666
14. Cai C, Ruchat SM, Sivak A, Davenport MH. Prenatal Exercise and Cardiorespiratory Health and Fitness: A Meta-analysis. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2020;52(7):1538-1548
15. St-Laurent A, Lardon É, Babineau V, Ruchat SM. Reproductive History, Maternal Anxiety and Past Physical Activity Behaviors Predict Physical Activity Levels Throughout Pregnancy. Prev Med Rep. 2019;16:100992
16. Davenport MH, Horbachewsky T, Brown M, Graham N, Love J, Mottola M, Ruchat SM. Prenatal physical activity: baby steps for better health. Br J Sports Med. 2020;54(6):360-361
17. Lemay C, St-Laurent A, Mony M-M, Ruchat S-M. Suivi de grossesse: l’importance de promouvoir l’activité physique prénatale. Perspective infirmière. 2019;16(4):42-49
18. Davenport MH, Mottola MF, Ruchat SM, Davies GA, Poitras VJ, Gray CE, Jaramillo Garcia A, Barrowman N, Adamo KB, Duggan M, Barakat R, Chilibeck P, Fleming K, Forte M, Korolnek J, Nagpal TS, Slater LG, Stirling D, Zehr L. Author response: Comment and questions to Mottola et al (2018): 2018 Canadian guideline for physical activity throughout pregnancy. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2019; 41(10):1406-1408
19. Bélanger M, Dugas C, Perron J, Ruchat SM, Weisnagel SJ, Marc I, Tchernof A, Robitaille J. Association between lifestyle habits and adiposity values among children exposed and unexposed to gestational diabetes mellitus in utero. Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews. 2019; 13: 2947e2952
20. Blanchet C, Babineau V, Boivin J, Ruchat S-M. Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the Cardiff Fertility Knowledge Scale and the Fertility Status Awareness Tool for the French-Canadian Population. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2019;41(2):204-209
21. Davenport MH, Ruchat S-M, Sobierajski F, Poitras VJ, Gray CE, Yoo C, Skow RJ, Jaramillo Garcia A, Barrowman N, Meah VL, Nagpal TS, Riske L, James M, Nuspl M, Weeks A, Marchand AA, Slater LG, Adamo KB, Davies GA, Barakat R, Mottola MF. Impact of prenatal exercise on maternal harms, labour and delivery outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med. 2019;53(2):99-107
22. Mottola MF, Nagpal TS, Bgeginski R, Davenport MH, Poitras VJ, Gray CE, Davies GA, Adamo KB, Slater LG, Barrowman N, Barakat R, Ruchat S-M. Is supine exercise associated with adverse maternal and fetal outcomes? A systematic review. Br J Sports Med. 2019;53(2):82-89
23. Davenport MH, Yoo C, Mottola MF, Poitras VJ, Jaramillo Garcia A, Gray CE, Barrowman N, Davies GA, Kathol A, Skow RJ, Meah VL, Riske L, Sobierajski F, James M, Nagpal TS, Marchand AA, Slater LG, Adamo KB, Barakat R, Ruchat S-M. Effects of prenatal exercise on incidence of congenital anomalies and hyperthermia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med. 2019;53(2):116-123
24. Davenport MH, Kathol AJ, Mottola MF, Skow RJ, Meah VL, Poitras VJ, Jaramillo Garcia A, Gray CE, Barrowman N, Riske L, Sobierajski F, James M, Nagpal T, Marchand AA, Slater LG, Adamo KB, Davies GA, Barakat R, Ruchat S-M. Prenatal exercise is not associated with fetal mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med. 2019;53(2):108-115
25. Skow RJ, Davenport MH, Mottola MF, Davies GA, Poitras VJ, Gray CE, Jaramillo Garcia A, Barrowman N, Meah VL, Slater LG, Adamo KB, Barakat R, Ruchat S-M. Effects of prenatal exercise on fetal heart rate, umbilical and uterine blood flow: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med. 2019;53(2):124-133
26. Davenport MH, Marchand AA, Mottola MF, Poitras VJ, Gray CE, Jaramillo Garcia A, Barrowman N, Sobierajski F, James M, Meah VL, Skow RJ, Riske L, Nuspl M, Nagpal TS, Courbalay A, Slater LG, Adamo KB, Davies GA, Barakat R, Ruchat S-M. Exercise for the prevention and treatment of low back, pelvic girdle and lumbopelvic pain during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med. 2019;53(2):90-98
27. Mottola MF*, Davenport MH*, Ruchat S-M*, Davies GA, Poitras V, Gray C, Jaramillo A, Barrowman N, Adamo KB, Duggan M, Barakat R, Chilibeck P, Fleming K, Forte M, Korolnek J, Nagpal T, Slater L, Stirling D, Zehr L. (*co-premiers auteurs) N° 367-2019 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity throughout Pregnancy / Lignes Directrices Canadiennes Sur L'activité Physique Durant La Grossesse. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2018;40(11):1538-1548
28. Mottola MF*, Davenport MH*, Ruchat S-M*, Davies GA, Poitras VJ, Gray CE, Jaramillo Garcia A, Barrowman N, Adamo KB, Duggan M, Barakat R, Chilibeck P, Fleming K, Forte M, Korolnek J, Nagpal T, Slater LG, Stirling D, Zehr L. (*co-premiers auteurs) 2019 Canadian guideline for physical activity throughout pregnancy. Br J Sports Med. 2018;52(21):1339-1346
29. Davenport MH*, Ruchat S-M*, Mottola MF*, Davies GA, Poitras VJ, Gray CE, Garcia AJ, Barrowman N, Adamo KB, Duggan M, Barakat R, Chilibeck P, Fleming K, Forte M, Korolnek J, Nagpal T, Slater LG, Stirling D, Zehr L. (*co-premiers auteurs) 2019 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity Throughout Pregnancy: Methodology. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2018;40(11):1468-1483
30. Davenport MH, Nagpal TS, Mottola MF, Skow RJ, Riske L, Poitras VJ, Jaramillo Garcia A, Gray CE, Barrowman N, Meah VL, Sobierajski F, James M, Nuspl M, Weeks A, Marchand AA, Slater LG, Adamo KB, Davies GA, Barakat R, Ruchat S-M. Prenatal exercise (including but not limited to pelvic floor muscle training) and urinary incontinence during and following pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med. 2018;52(21):1397-1404
31. Davenport MH, Meah VL, Ruchat S-M, Davies GA, Skow RJ, Barrowman N, Adamo KB, Poitras VJ, Gray CE, Jaramillo Garcia A, Sobierajski F, Riske L, James M, Kathol AJ, Nuspl M, Marchand AA, Nagpal TS, Slater LG, Weeks A, Barakat R, Mottola MF. Impact of prenatal exercise on neonatal and childhood outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med. 2018;52(21):1386-1396
32. Davenport MH, McCurdy AP, Mottola MF, Skow RJ, Meah VL, Poitras VJ, Jaramillo Garcia A, Gray CE, Barrowman N, Riske L, Sobierajski F, James M, Nagpal T, Marchand AA, Nuspl M, Slater LG, Barakat R, Adamo KB, Davies GA, Ruchat S-M. Impact of prenatal exercise on both prenatal and postnatal anxiety and depressive symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med. 2018;52(21):1376-1385.
33. Davenport MH*, Ruchat S-M*, Poitras VJ, Jaramillo Garcia A, Gray CE, Barrowman N, Skow RJ, Meah VL, Riske L, Sobierajski F, James M, Kathol AJ, Nuspl M, Marchand AA, Nagpal TS, Slater LG, Weeks A, Adamo KB, Davies GA, Barakat R, Mottola MF. (*co-premiers auteurs) Prenatal exercise for the prevention of gestational diabetes mellitus and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med. 2018;52(21):1367-1375
34. Davenport MH, Sobierajski F, Mottola MF, Skow RJ, Meah VL, Poitras VJ, Gray CE, Jaramillo Garcia A, Barrowman N, Riske L, James M, Nagpal TS, Marchand AA, Slater LG, Adamo KB, Davies GA, Barakat R, Ruchat S-M. Glucose responses to acute and chronic exercise during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med. 2018;52(21):1357-1366
35. Ruchat S-M, Mottola MF, Skow RJ, Nagpal TS, Meah VL, James M, Riske L, Sobierajski F, Kathol AJ, Marchand AA, Nuspl M, Weeks A, Gray CE, Poitras VJ, Jaramillo Garcia A, Barrowman N, Slater LG, Adamo KB, Davies GA, Barakat R, Davenport MH. Effectiveness of exercise interventions in the prevention of excessive gestational weight gain and postpartum weight retention: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med. 2018;52(21):1347-1356
36. Lardon É, St-Laurent A, Babineau V, Descarreaux M, Ruchat S-M. Type of conception and pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain, anxiety and physical activity behaviors. BMJ Open. 2018;8(11):e022508.
37. St-Laurent A, Mony MM, Mathieu MÈ, Ruchat S-M. Validation of the Fitbit Zip and Fitbit Flex with pregnant women in free-living conditions. J Med Eng Technol. 2018 Sep 10:1-6
38. Girard MP, O'Shaughnessy J, Doucet C, Lardon E, Stuge B, Ruchat S-M, Descarreaux M. Validation of the French-Canadian Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2018;41(3):234-241
39. Piché ML, Babineau V, Robitaille J, Lachance E, Ruchat S-M. Lifestyle-related factors associated with reproductive health in couples seeking fertility treatments: results of a pilot study. Int J Fertil Steril 2018;12(1):19-26
40. Blanchet C, Lavallée É, Babineau V, Ruchat S-M. Do physical activity behaviors influence the success of assisted reproductive technology? A systematic review of the literature. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2018;40(3):342-350

Recherche:

Canada, Universuty of Western Ontario (2010)

Canada, University of Alberta (2013)

Université de Sherbrooke (2012)

Enseignement:

Canada, Université Laval (2013)

Chaire de recherche UQTR en activité physique et santé maternelle et néonatale (2019)

Microprogramme de 3e cycle en pédagogie de l'enseignement supérieur, Université de Sherbrooke, Canada

Certificat de formation continue en nutrition humaine, Université de Lausanne, Suisse

18 crédits ECTS, 5 modules d'enseignement et de travaux pratiques (22 journées de formation) et présentation d'un travail personnel (mémoire et défense orale)

Certificat de formation continue en réadaptation cardiovasculaire , Groupe suisse de travail pour la réadaptation cardiovasculaire, Suisse

12 crédits ECTS, 2 modules d'enseignement et de travaux pratiques (12 journées de formation) et un stage de 80 heures