Preterm delivery as a predictor of diurnal cortisol profiles in adulthood: Evidence from Cebu , Philippines

Volume: 26, Issue: 5, Pages: 598 - 602
Published: Jun 4, 2014
Abstract
Objectives Fetal exposure to elevated maternal cortisol can permanently modify hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis function, and thereby have long-term health impacts. Maternal cortisol steadily increases throughout normal pregnancy, but is abnormally high in preterm deliveries (<37 weeks). Prematurity remains a widespread public health problem, yet little is known about its potential long-term effects on adult HPA function. Here we test...
Paper Details
Title
Preterm delivery as a predictor of diurnal cortisol profiles in adulthood: Evidence from Cebu , Philippines
Published Date
Jun 4, 2014
Volume
26
Issue
5
Pages
598 - 602
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