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Stress During Pregnancy

<p><&excl;-- BEGIN THEIA POST SLIDER --><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p> <br &sol;>&NewLine;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<div id&equals;"content">&NewLine;<div id&equals;"primary" class&equals;"content-area">&NewLine;<main id&equals;"main" class&equals;"site-main"><&sol;p>&NewLine;<article class&equals;" entry-preview entry post-31222 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-stress">&NewLine;<section class&equals;"entry-header entry-header-standard entry-header-thumbnail">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"entry-header-inner">&NewLine;<p>Published on&colon; 29 Aug 2023<&sol;p>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"post-media">&NewLine;<figure>&NewLine;<img width&equals;"800" height&equals;"500" class&equals;"attachment-csco-medium size-csco-medium wp-post-image" alt&equals;"Stress During Pregnancy" decoding&equals;"async" src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;blog&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2023&sol;08&sol;Stress-During-Pregnancy-800x500&period;jpg"&sol;><noscript><img width&equals;"800" height&equals;"500" src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;blog&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2023&sol;08&sol;Stress-During-Pregnancy-800x500&period;jpg" class&equals;"attachment-csco-medium size-csco-medium wp-post-image" alt&equals;"Stress During Pregnancy" decoding&equals;"async"&sol;><&sol;noscript><br &sol;>&NewLine;<&sol;figure>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;section>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"entry-container">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"entry-content-wrap">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"entry-content">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"is-layout-constrained wp-block-group">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-group&lowbar;&lowbar;inner-container">&NewLine;<p>Experiencing stress during pregnancy isn’t uncommon and it isn’t always dangerous&comma; but you should know how it can impact both you and your baby&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Prenatal stress can affect you at any stage of gestation&comma; and even though it’s a natural part of pregnancy&comma; knowing what’s considered a &OpenCurlyDoubleQuote;normal” level of stress vs what might have more severe consequences is important&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>If you’ve ever wondered&colon; <em>does stress affect pregnancy&quest;<&sol;em>&comma; read on — we’re looking at the causes&comma; effects&comma; and how you can find stress relief&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"is-layout-constrained wp-block-group">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-group&lowbar;&lowbar;inner-container">&NewLine;<h2>Understanding Stress During Pregnancy<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p>Pregnancy causes hormonal fluctuations that can lead to mood swings and increased stress levels&period; While some <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;blog&sol;types-of-stress&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">types of stress<&sol;a> may be expected&comma; constant or excessive stress can negatively impact your mental and physical health and your baby’s development&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h3>Normal vs&period; constant stress<&sol;h3>&NewLine;<p>A reasonable amount of stress during pregnancy is considered normal&period; Bodily changes&comma; hormones&comma; and anticipation about how much your life is about to change are top of mind for many women&period;  <&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>If you’re experiencing what you could describe as constant or overwhelming stress&comma; though&comma; it could indicate something more is going on&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>For example&comma; it’s pretty normal to have concerns about childbirth or to worry about adjusting to parenthood&period; However&comma; constant financial difficulties that keep you up at night because you don’t know if you’ll be able to pay your bills this month&comma; or relationship problems that are so intense you’re not sure if you and your partner will stay together&comma; could weigh much more heavily on you throughout your pregnancy&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<blockquote class&equals;"wp-block-quote">&NewLine;<p>&OpenCurlyDoubleQuote;It is never too early to recognize our stress response&comma; as chronic stress can quickly accumulate&period; If pregnant&comma; keep those stress management tools nearby as your sensitivity and the health of your baby can certainly be impacted&comma; sometimes without fair warning&period;” <&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><cite>– <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;mental-health&sol;conditions&sol;author&sol;elizabethkeohan&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">Talkspace therapist Elizabeth Keohan&comma; LCSW-C&comma; LICSW&comma; LCSW<&sol;a><&sol;cite><&sol;p><&sol;blockquote>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"is-layout-constrained wp-block-group">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-group&lowbar;&lowbar;inner-container">&NewLine;<h2>Causes of Stress During Pregnancy<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p>There are several causes of stress in pregnancy&period; They might include&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<ul>&NewLine;<li><strong>Hormonal changes<&sol;strong>&colon; Hormones play a significant role in causing mood swings and can contribute to increased anxiety&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><strong>Fear<&sol;strong>&colon; Fear related to labor&comma; complications with delivery&comma; or being responsible for raising another human being can cause considerable distress&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><strong>Lifestyle factors<&sol;strong>&colon; Balancing work commitments with new-parent duties and things like prenatal care and lack of sleep can cause you to feel overwhelmed&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ul>&NewLine;<h3>Physical changes and their impact on stress levels<&sol;h3>&NewLine;<p>Pregnancy brings about physical changes that can contribute to increased stress levels&period; Some common physical changes during pregnancy might include&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<ul>&NewLine;<li><strong>Weight gain<&sol;strong>&colon; Gaining weight is an expected part of pregnancy&comma; but it can lead to body image issues and discomfort for some&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><strong>Sleep disturbances<&sol;strong>&colon; As the baby grows&comma; or as a result of hormonal shifts&comma; many pregnant women experience difficulty sleeping&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><strong>Morning sickness<&sol;strong>&colon; Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms in early pregnancy that can cause both physical discomfort and emotional distress&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ul>&NewLine;<h3>Emotional factors contributing to stress<&sol;h3>&NewLine;<p>Pregnancy can be a very emotional time&period; Factors that can cause <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;blog&sol;emotional-stress&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">emotional stress<&sol;a> during pregnancy might stem from&colon; <&sol;p>&NewLine;<ul>&NewLine;<li><strong>Fear and anxiety<&sol;strong>&colon; Fear and anxiety often get confused&comma; but it’s important to understand the nuances between <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;mental-health&sol;conditions&sol;articles&sol;fear-vs-anxiety&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">fear vs&period; anxiety<&sol;a> to manage your stress effectively&period; It’s natural to worry about your baby’s health&comma; labor and delivery&comma; and even parenthood itself — but keep in mind&comma; unmanaged fear and <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;mental-health&sol;conditions&sol;generalized-anxiety-disorder&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">anxiety<&sol;a> can cause a high level of stress&period; <&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><strong>Mood swings<&sol;strong>&colon; Hormonal fluxes can result in emotional upheavals&comma; making it challenging to deal with things that may not normally bother you when you’re not pregnant&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><strong>Body image concerns<&sol;strong>&colon; The physical changes experienced during pregnancy might make you self-conscious about your appearance&period;  <&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><strong>History of depression or other mental health conditions<&sol;strong>&colon; Women with pre-existing <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;mental-health&sol;conditions&sol;depression&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">depression<&sol;a> or other mental health conditions are more prone to stress during pregnancy&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ul>&NewLine;<h3>External factors<&sol;h3>&NewLine;<p>External factors like relationship issues&comma; work-related stress&comma; or societal pressures can exacerbate feelings of anxiety and stress in pregnancy&period;  <&sol;p>&NewLine;<ul>&NewLine;<li><strong>Relationship issues<&sol;strong>&colon; Partners or family members may not always be supportive during pregnancy&comma; which can increase stress levels&period;  <&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><strong>Work-related stress<&sol;strong>&colon; Working long hours and feeling <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;blog&sol;overwhelmed-at-work&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">overwhelmed at work<&sol;a> can lead to feelings of despair and mental exhaustion&period;  <&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><strong>Societal expectations<&sol;strong>&colon; Society often places unrealistic expectations on pregnant women in terms of their appearance and behavior&period; These expectations can cause feelings of guilt and add to your stress levels&period; <&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ul>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"is-layout-constrained wp-block-group">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-group&lowbar;&lowbar;inner-container">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"is-layout-constrained wp-block-group">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-group&lowbar;&lowbar;inner-container">&NewLine;<h2>Effects of Stress on the Mother and Baby<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p>Stress during pregnancy can seriously affect your health&comma; and it can impact your baby as well&period; Understanding the effects and taking appropriate measures to manage stress levels is crucial&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<blockquote class&equals;"wp-block-quote">&NewLine;<p>&OpenCurlyDoubleQuote;Our emotions are sometimes impacted by stress and perhaps more keenly during pregnancy&period; Keep a pulse on how you respond&comma; manage&comma; diffuse&comma; and cope with stress&period; When stress is elevated&comma; things like blood pressure&comma; nutrition&comma; and certainly fatigue can influence how well we navigate&comma; including the course of pregnancy&period; Prenatal yoga&comma; meditation&comma; and exercise have undeniable benefits during this uniquely symbiotic time as a mother&period;” <&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><cite>– <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;mental-health&sol;conditions&sol;author&sol;elizabethkeohan&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">Talkspace therapist Elizabeth Keohan&comma; LCSW-C&comma; LICSW&comma; LCSW<&sol;a><&sol;cite><&sol;p><&sol;blockquote>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"is-layout-constrained wp-block-group">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-group&lowbar;&lowbar;inner-container">&NewLine;<h3>How does stress affect the mother’s health&quest;<&sol;h3>&NewLine;<p>High-stress levels in pregnant women can lead to numerous physical and mental health issues&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h4><strong>Physical effects of stress<&sol;strong><&sol;h4>&NewLine;<ul>&NewLine;<li><strong>Hypertension<&sol;strong>&colon; Chronic stress can <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;marchofdimes&period;org&sol;find-support&sol;topics&sol;pregnancy&sol;stress-and-pregnancy&num;&colon;~&colon;text&equals;Stress&percnt;20may&percnt;20lead&percnt;20to&percnt;20high&comma;you&percnt;20respond&percnt;20to&percnt;20certain&percnt;20situations&period;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">lead to high blood pressure<&sol;a>&comma; increasing the risk of developing preeclampsia — a potentially dangerous condition for both you and your baby&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><strong>Weakened immune system<&sol;strong>&colon; Stress can weaken the immune system&comma; making you and your baby more susceptible to infections&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><strong>Gestational diabetes<&sol;strong>&colon; Elevated levels of stress hormones might increase insulin resistance and lead to gestational diabetes&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ul>&NewLine;<h4><strong>Mental health effects of stress<&sol;strong><&sol;h4>&NewLine;<ul>&NewLine;<li><strong>Anxiety and depression<&sol;strong>&colon; Prolonged exposure to stress during pregnancy could lead to symptoms of <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;ncbi&period;nlm&period;nih&period;gov&sol;pmc&sol;articles&sol;PMC4447112&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">anxiety or depression<&sol;a>&period; These conditions affect maternal mental health and pose risks for poor birth outcomes&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><strong>Sleep disturbances<&sol;strong>&colon; There’s a connection between <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;blog&sol;the-surprising-new-connection-between-sleep-and-mental-health&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">sleep and mental health<&sol;a>&period; High stress often results in sleep problems like insomnia&comma; further increasing emotional stress and fatigue during pregnancy&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><strong>Difficulty bonding with baby<&sol;strong>&colon; Excessive prenatal stress has been <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;ncbi&period;nlm&period;nih&period;gov&sol;pmc&sol;articles&sol;PMC4447112&sol;">linked<&sol;a> to <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;mental-health&sol;conditions&sol;postpartum-depression&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">postpartum depression<&sol;a> in new moms&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ul>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<h3>How does stress affect the baby’s health&quest;<&sol;h3>&NewLine;<p>A high level of stress during your pregnancy can affect your baby’s health&period; Some <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;sciencedirect&period;com&sol;science&sol;article&sol;abs&sol;pii&sol;S0889854519301238&quest;via&percnt;3Dihub" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">research suggests<&sol;a> that heightened stress levels may lead to increased production of cortisol and other hormones that can cross the placenta and potentially affect your baby’s growth&period; More research is needed&comma; but some <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;ncbi&period;nlm&period;nih&period;gov&sol;pmc&sol;articles&sol;PMC6061976&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">studies show<&sol;a> there can be potential effects of maternal stress on a baby&comma; including&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<ul>&NewLine;<li><strong>Low birth weight<&sol;strong>&colon; Chronic maternal stress might increase the risk of low birth weight&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><strong>Long-term health problems<&sol;strong>&colon; Extreme stress and pregnancy may cause developmental delays or learning disabilities&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><strong>Preterm birth<&sol;strong>&colon; High levels of prenatal stress might be linked to an increased risk of <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;ncbi&period;nlm&period;nih&period;gov&sol;pmc&sol;articles&sol;PMC4447112&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">preterm delivery<&sol;a>&comma; which can result in complications like respiratory distress syndrome or cognitive impairments later in life&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><strong>Cognitive and emotional development issues<&sol;strong>&colon; Prenatal exposure to high-stress environments has been associated with impaired cognitive function&comma; attention deficits&comma; behavioral problems&comma; depression&comma; and <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;mental-health&sol;conditions&sol;generalized-anxiety-disorder&sol;children&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">anxiety in children<&sol;a>&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ul>&NewLine;<h3>What trimester does stress affect the baby&quest;<&sol;h3>&NewLine;<p>Extreme stress at any point might negatively affect a baby&period; According to some <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;pubmed&period;ncbi&period;nlm&period;nih&period;gov&sol;18250252&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">research<&sol;a>&comma; babies exposed to high-stress levels during the first trimester might have a higher risk of <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;mental-health&sol;conditions&sol;schizophrenia&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">schizophrenia<&sol;a> and other related conditions&period; Stress later in the pregnancy has been linked to conditions like <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;mental-health&sol;conditions&sol;attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">attention deficit hyperactivity disorder<&sol;a> &lpar;ADHD&rpar;&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Some bodies of research suggest that maternal stress in-utero can have long-lasting implications on <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;ncbi&period;nlm&period;nih&period;gov&sol;pmc&sol;articles&sol;PMC5052760&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">physiology and behavior<&sol;a>&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;<h3>Can stress cause miscarriage&quest;<&sol;h3>&NewLine;<p>Despite stress having other negative impacts&comma; no evidence links stress to a higher risk of miscarriage&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"is-layout-constrained wp-block-group">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-group&lowbar;&lowbar;inner-container">&NewLine;<h2>How Can I Relieve Stress During My Pregnancy&quest;<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p>Learning to cope with stress during pregnancy is critical&period; Try the following <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;blog&sol;stress-management-techniques&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">stress management techniques<&sol;a> the next time you feel like your stress is at an unhealthy level&colon;  <&sol;p>&NewLine;<ul>&NewLine;<li>Practice relaxation exercises like deep breathing or <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;blog&sol;meditation-for-stress&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">meditation for stress<&sol;a><&sol;li>&NewLine;<li>Use <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;blog&sol;what-is-self-care&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">self care<&sol;a> <&sol;li>&NewLine;<li>Maintain a healthy lifestyle by eating well and staying active<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li>Seek support from friends and family members who understand  <&sol;li>&NewLine;<li>Talk openly about your feelings <&sol;li>&NewLine;<li>Journal<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li>Consider joining a prenatal support group or online community <&sol;li>&NewLine;<li>Attend <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;blog&sol;stress-therapy&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">stress therapy<&sol;a> and speak to a licensed therapist<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ul>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"is-layout-constrained wp-block-group">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-group&lowbar;&lowbar;inner-container">&NewLine;<h2>Find Support for Stress During Your Pregnancy <&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p>Long-term&comma; significant stress during pregnancy can be concerning on several levels&comma; for both you and your baby&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>If you’re feeling stressed out and need help&comma; contact your doctor or a mental health provider who specializes in managing anxiety during pregnancy&period; Talkspace is an excellent resource for <a href&equals;"http&colon;&sol;&sol;talkspace&period;com&sol;online-therapy" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">online therapy<&sol;a> and support for expectant mothers — and the online platform makes getting help easy and convenient&comma; from the comfort of your own home&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<p><em><strong>Sources&colon;<&sol;strong><&sol;em><&sol;p>&NewLine;<ol>&NewLine;<li><em>1&period; Stress and pregnancy&period; March of Dimes&period; Accessed June 5&comma; 2023&period; <&sol;em><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;marchofdimes&period;org&sol;find-support&sol;topics&sol;pregnancy&sol;stress-and-pregnancy&num;&colon;~&colon;text&equals;Stress&percnt;20may&percnt;20lead&percnt;20to&percnt;20high&comma;you&percnt;20respond&percnt;20to&percnt;20certain&percnt;20situations" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener"><em>https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;marchofdimes&period;org&sol;find-support&sol;topics&sol;pregnancy&sol;stress-and-pregnancy<&sol;em><&sol;a><&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><em>Dunkel Schetter C&comma; Tanner L&period; Anxiety&comma; depression and stress in pregnancy&period; Current Opinion in Psychiatry&period; 2012&semi;25&lpar;2&rpar;&colon;141-148&period; doi&colon;10&period;1097&sol;yco&period;0b013e3283503680&period; <&sol;em><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;ncbi&period;nlm&period;nih&period;gov&sol;pmc&sol;articles&sol;PMC4447112&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener"><em>https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;ncbi&period;nlm&period;nih&period;gov&sol;pmc&sol;articles&sol;PMC4447112&sol;<&sol;em><&sol;a><em>&period; Accessed June 5&comma; 2023&period;<&sol;em><&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><em>Thornburg KL&comma; Boone-Heinonen J&comma; Valent AM&period; Social determinants of placental health and future disease risks for babies&period; Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America&period; 2020&semi;47&lpar;1&rpar;&colon;1-15&period; doi&colon;10&period;1016&sol;j&period;ogc&period;2019&period;11&period;002&period; <&sol;em><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;ncbi&period;nlm&period;nih&period;gov&sol;pmc&sol;articles&sol;PMC4447112&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener"><em>https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;ncbi&period;nlm&period;nih&period;gov&sol;pmc&sol;articles&sol;PMC4447112&sol;<&sol;em><&sol;a><em>&period; Accessed June 5&comma; 2023&period;<&sol;em><&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><em>Lima SA&comma; El Dib RP&comma; Rodrigues MR&comma; et al&period; Is the risk of low birth weight or preterm labor greater when maternal stress is experienced during pregnancy&quest; A systematic review and meta-analysis of Cohort studies&period; PLOS ONE&period; 2018&semi;13&lpar;7&rpar;&period; doi&colon;10&period;1371&sol;journal&period;pone&period;0200594&period; <&sol;em><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;ncbi&period;nlm&period;nih&period;gov&sol;pmc&sol;articles&sol;PMC6061976&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener"><em>https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;ncbi&period;nlm&period;nih&period;gov&sol;pmc&sol;articles&sol;PMC6061976&sol;<&sol;em><&sol;a><em>&period;  Accessed June 5&comma; 2023&period;<&sol;em><&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><em>Khashan AS&comma; Abel KM&comma; McNamee R&comma; et al&period; Higher risk of offspring schizophrenia following antenatal maternal exposure to severe adverse life events&period; Archives of General Psychiatry&period; 2008&semi;65&lpar;2&rpar;&colon;146&period; doi&colon;10&period;1001&sol;archgenpsychiatry&period;2007&period;20&period; <&sol;em><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;pubmed&period;ncbi&period;nlm&period;nih&period;gov&sol;18250252&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener"><em>https&colon;&sol;&sol;pubmed&period;ncbi&period;nlm&period;nih&period;gov&sol;18250252&sol;<&sol;em><&sol;a><em>&period; Accessed June 5&comma; 2023&period;<&sol;em><&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><em>Coussons-Read ME&period; Effects of prenatal stress on pregnancy and human development&colon; Mechanisms and pathways&period; Obstetric Medicine&period; 2013&semi;6&lpar;2&rpar;&colon;52-57&period; doi&colon;10&period;1177&sol;1753495×12473751&period; <&sol;em><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;ncbi&period;nlm&period;nih&period;gov&sol;pmc&sol;articles&sol;PMC5052760&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener"><em>https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;ncbi&period;nlm&period;nih&period;gov&sol;pmc&sol;articles&sol;PMC5052760&sol;<&sol;em><&sol;a><em>&period; 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