Altered glucocorticoid action in obese pregnancy is modulated by diet and is associated with gestational weight gain but has similar influences on birthweight in males and females
Rationale/statement of the problem : One in five UK women is obese at antenatal booking. Maternal obesity increases risk of offspring obesity, behavioural and metabolic disorders. Animal studies suggest male offspring are more vulnerable to these effects than females. We hypothesised that this is me...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2012-09-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Psychotraumatology |
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