| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4934429 | Psychoneuroendocrinology | 2017 | 37 Pages |
Abstract
Our data suggest that maternal cortisol during pregnancy is mainly affected by biological and lifestyle factors, but not by psychosocial factors. We suggest that psychosocial stress in pregnancy might program the fetus through other mechanisms than through altering maternal cortisol levels.
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Authors
Laura S. Bleker, Tessa J. Roseboom, Tanja G. Vrijkotte, Rebecca M. Reynolds, Susanne R. de Rooij,