Background Stressful life events as important stressors have gradually been recognized as
the potential etiology that may lead to adverse birth outcomes such as preterm birth (PTB) …

Objective: This study sought to evaluate prediction models for preterm birth (PTB) and to
explore predictors frequently used in PTB prediction models. Methods: A systematic review …

The PROTECT research Center funded by the NIH's National Institute of Environmental
Health Sciences (NIEHS) Superfund Research Program was launched in 2010 to explore …

Abstract Background African Americans (AAs) experience high rates of adverse pregnancy
outcomes relative to Whites. Differential in utero exposure to environmental chemicals and …

Background Metal exposure and psychosocial stress in pregnancy have each been
associated with adverse birth outcomes, including preterm birth and low birth weight, but no …

Background Lower socioeconomic status (SES) and elevated psychosocial stress are
known contributors to adverse pregnancy outcomes; however, biological mechanisms …

Pregnant women who experience psychosocial stressors, such as stressful life events, poor
neighborhood quality, and financial hardship, are at an increased risk for adverse …

Introducción: La prematuridad es un grave problema de salud pública por la morbilidad, la
mortalidad y los costos a ella asociados. Objetivo: Evaluar la relación entre las …

Background Prenatal maternal stress can have adverse effects on birth outcomes and fetal
development. Relaxation techniques have been examined as potential countermeasures …

Preterm birth is one of the most common obstetric complications in low-and middle-income
countries, where access to advanced diagnostic tests and imaging is limited. Therefore, we …