Background Hair cortisol analysis is increasingly being appreciated and applied in both
research and medicine, aiding endocrinologists with diagnosis. Content We provide an …

The human gut contains a plethora of microbes, providing a platform for metabolic
interaction between the host and microbiota. Metabolites produced by the gut microbiota act …

Aims: Psychosocial stress during pregnancy (PSP) is a risk factor of growing interest in the
etiology of preterm birth (PTB). This literature review assesses the published evidence …

The maternal microbiome is recognized as a key determinant of a range of important
maternal and child health outcomes, and together with perinatal factors influences the infant …

Assessment of cortisol concentrations in hair is one of the latest innovations for measuring
long-term cortisol exposure. We performed a systematic review of correlates of cortisol in …

Background Stress-related eating is associated with unhealthy eating and drinking habits
and an increased risk of obesity among adults, but less is known about factors related to …

There is mounting evidence that stress during pregnancy can have detrimental effects on
gestation and birth. Existing studies indicate that prenatal stress may increase levels of …

Updated evidence-based content includes the latest AHWONN standards of practice. Patient
safety and risk management strategies include updated approaches to improving outcomes …

We compared patterns of blood pressure (BP) change among normotensive women, women
who developed gestational hypertension or preeclampsia, and women who had essential …

Background With the recent legalization of cannabis in Canada, there is an urgent need to
understand the effect of cannabis use in pregnancy. Our population-based study …