Chronic Stress in Pregnancy Is Associated with Low Birth Weight: A Meta-Analysis

Chronic Stress in Pregnancy Is Associated with Low Birth Weight: A Meta-Analysis

Background and objectives: Chronic activation of the stress system has cumulative effects on the body, and it places individuals at risk for adverse health outcomes. Chronic stress has been assessed by health questionnaires in pregnancy. During the perinatal period, mothers experience increased phys...

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Main Authors: Alkis Matsas, Panagiota Panopoulou, Neofyta Antoniou, Alexandra Bargiota, Alexandros Gryparis, Nikolaos Vrachnis, George Mastorakos, Sophia N. Kalantaridou, Theodoros Panoskaltsis, Nikos F. Vlahos, Georgios Valsamakis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
chronic stress
birth weight
pregnancy
perinatal period
stress questionnaires
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/24/7686

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