The Effect of Prenatal Stress, Proxied by Marital and Paternity Status, on the Risk of Preterm Birth

The Effect of Prenatal Stress, Proxied by Marital and Paternity Status, on the Risk of Preterm Birth

Uncertainty and insecurity in the relationship between the mother and father of a child are responsible for heightened maternal stress, which can lead to preterm birth (PTB). Different intensities of prenatal stress (proxied by four levels of marital status linked with the presence or absence of pat...

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Main Authors: Anna Merklinger-Gruchala, Maria Kapiszewska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
women’s health
reproductive health
maternal health
paternal involvement
paternal support
preterm birth
parity
marital status
paternity
birth registry
prenatal stress
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/2/273

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