Increased risk of preterm delivery with high cortisol during pregnancy is modified by fetal sex: a cohort study

Increased risk of preterm delivery with high cortisol during pregnancy is modified by fetal sex: a cohort study

Abstract Background Previous studies show an association between maternal plasma and salivary cortisol and preterm birth but have been primarily conducted in high-income countries. It is unknown whether salivary cortisol is a risk factor for preterm birth in Ghana. Our objective was to determine whe...

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Main Authors: Brietta M. Oaks, Seth Adu-Afarwuah, Per Ashorn, Anna Lartey, Kevin D. Laugero, Harriet Okronipa, Christine P. Stewart, Kathryn G. Dewey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-09-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Cortisol
Preterm birth
Pregnancy
Fetal sex
Ghana
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-05061-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-05061-8

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