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Maternal Stress during Pregnancy and Postpartum

By Caparros-Gonzalez, Rafael A.

Maternal Stress during Pregnancy and Postpartum

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This book offers a comprehensive overview of how maternal psychological stress during pregnancy and postpartum affects both maternal health and fetal development. Drawing on the latest research, it explores how stress-related biomarkers like cortisol can cross the placenta, influencing the child’s health from birth through adulthood—and even across generations.Written by leading experts, the 15 chapters examine the biological and psychological mechanisms involved, including the HPA axis and brain-gut axis. Topics include the impact of stress on pregnancy outcomes (e.g., pre-eclampsia, prematurity, low birth weight), neonatal health (e.g., colic, altered gut microbiota), and long-term risks such as autism, ADHD, and cardiovascular disease.The book also addresses key stressors—such as intimate partner violence, war, and economic hardship—with a focus on pregnancy-specific stress as particularly harmful.Essential reading for clinicians, researchers, and students in maternal and neonatal health, this volume also serves as a valuable resource for policymakers and healthcare stakeholders.
Product details
Number of Pages:
360
Release Date:
2026-01-03
Publication Date:
2026-01-03
Publisher:
Springer
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
3032092442
ISBN13:
9783032092441
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
769 g
Height:
160 cm
Width:
241 cm
Thickness:
24 cm
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