| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6818461 | Psychoneuroendocrinology | 2016 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
In obese pregnancy, lower maternal cortisol without an increase in urinary glucocorticoid clearance may indicate a lesser activation of the HPAA than in lean pregnancy. This may offer a novel mechanism underlying increased birthweight and longer gestation in obese pregnancy.
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Authors
Laura I. Stirrat, James R. O'Reilly, Sarah M. Barr, Ruth Andrew, Simon C. Riley, Alexander F. Howie, Maria Bowman, Roger Smith, John G. Lewis, Fiona C. Denison, Shareen Forbes, Jonathan R. Seckl, Brian R. Walker, Jane E. Norman, Rebecca M. Reynolds,