The Distressed Pregnancy Phenotype: Antenatal Depression, Anxiety and Pregnancy-Specific Stress as Predictors of Preterm Birth and Fetal Growth Restriction
Background: Antenatal depression, anxiety, and pregnancy-specific stress may adversely influence pregnancy through behavioral, neuroendocrine, inflammatory, and placental pathways. This study evaluated whether antenatal psychological distress predicted preterm birth and fetal growth restriction. Methods: This prospecti...