Pattern of perceived stress and anxiety in pregnancy predicts preterm birth. |
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| Authors: | Glynn, Laura M. Schetter, Christine Dunkel Hobel, Calvin J. Sandman, Curt A. |
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| Abstract: | Objective: To determine whether the pattern of prenatal stress, as compared to prenatal stress assessed at a single gestational time point, predicts preterm delivery (PTD). Design: Perceived stress and anxiety were assessed in 415 pregnant women at 18-20 and 30-32 weeks' gestation. Main Outcome Measures: Gestational length was determined by last menstrual period and confirmed by early pregnancy ultrasound. Births were categorized as preterm ( |
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| Keywords: | pregnancy preterm birth prenatal stress anxiety birth outcome |
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