Metz and her colleagues used a rat model to study whether stress is a risk factor for preterm birth. A multifactorial condition, the causes of preterm birth are not known in about half of human cases.

In a study of macaques, researchers find that a pregnant mother’s exposure to environmental stress affected the growth of the ...

New research from the University of Lethbridge could revolutionize how we think about the effects of stress on pregnant moms and their babies. Stephanie ...

Study shows maternal immune activation alters hippocampal neuron excitability in newborn rats, with implications for autism, schizophrenia, and depression.

Pregnancy is a time of excitement and anticipation, but it can also bring stress and anxiety. While some stress is a normal ...

Psychosocial stress during pregnancy could lead to higher blood pressure during the first year postpartum according to new research. Psychosocial stress during pregnancy could lead to higher blood ...

Prenatal stress has a well-established link to negative health, including mental health, outcomes in children and adults, but most studies conclude that the biggest effects are on girls. Our study ...