Parental Stress and Scalp Hair Cortisol in Excessively Crying Infants: A Case Control Study

Parental Stress and Scalp Hair Cortisol in Excessively Crying Infants: A Case Control Study

Background: Caring for an excessively crying infant (ECI) can be stressful for mothers and fathers and is associated with mental and bonding problems. Hair cortisol offers a unique measure for the biological reaction of the body to stress over time. Methods: In this case-control study, scalp hair co...

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Main Authors: Ineke de Kruijff, Ellen Tromp, Mijke P. Lambregtse-van den Berg, Arine M. Vlieger, Marc A. Benninga, Yolanda B. de Rijke, Erica LT. van den Akker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
hair cortisol
infant
excessive crying
infant colic
stress
father
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/8/8/662

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