Periconceptional stressors and social support and risk for adverse birth outcomes

Periconceptional stressors and social support and risk for adverse birth outcomes

Abstract Background The prevalence of preterm birth and low birth weight has been increasing slightly in recent years. A few studies have suggested that psychosocial stress during pregnancy may increase risk for these adverse birth outcomes. To extend those observations, we analyzed various major li...

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Main Authors: Kari A. Weber, Suzan L. Carmichael, Wei Yang, Sarah C. Tinker, Gary M. Shaw, National Birth Defects Prevention Study
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Stress
Support
Preterm
Birthweight
Maternal
Adverse pregnancy outcomes
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-020-03182-6

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