The Association between Maternal Stress and Glucocorticoid Rhythmicity in Human Milk

The Association between Maternal Stress and Glucocorticoid Rhythmicity in Human Milk

Background: Chronic stress is often accompanied by alterations in the diurnal rhythm of hypothalamus–pituitary–adrenal activity. However, there are limited data on the diurnal rhythmicity of breast milk glucocorticoids (GCs) among women with psychological distress. We compared mothers who sought con...

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Main Authors: Michelle Romijn, Luca J. L. van Tilburg, Jonneke J. Hollanders, Bibian van der Voorn, Paul de Goede, Koert M. Dolman, Annemieke C. Heijboer, Birit F. P. Broekman, Joost Rotteveel, Martijn J. J. Finken
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
hypothalamus–pituitary–adrenal axis
glucocorticoid rhythm
psychopathology
breast milk
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/5/1608

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