The central autonomic nervous system (ANS) is essential for maintaining cardiovascular and
respiratory homeostasis in the newborn and has a critical role in supporting higher cortical …

Pregnancy and the early postpartum signify a period of high stress. Perinatal stress can
include psychological distress (PD), such as anxiety, depression, and stress, as well as …

Several studies have reported the susceptibility of pregnant women to emotional instability
and stress. Thus, pregnancy may be a risk factor that could deepen the already negative …

Maternal prenatal stress influences offspring neurodevelopment and birth outcomes
including the ratio of males to females born; however, there is limited understanding of what …

Objectives The causes of the large and persistent Black-White disparity in preterm birth
(PTB) are unknown. It is biologically plausible that chronic stress across a woman's life …

Background Stress before conception and during pregnancy is associated with less
favorable maternal and child health. Alterations in prenatal cortisol levels may serve as a …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the associations of depressive symptoms and antidepressant use
during pregnancy with the risks of preterm birth, low birth weight, small for gestational age …

Background Recent studies have reported inconsistent associations between maternal
residential green space and preterm birth (PTB, born< 37 completed gestational weeks). In …

BACKGROUND Communities and individuals widely vary in their resources and ability to
respond to external stressors and insults. To identify vulnerable communities, the Centers for …

Objectives Little is known about maternal and infant health among sexual minority women
(SMW), despite the large body of research documenting their multiple preconception risk …