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Maternal psychological stress and distress as predictors of low birth weight, prematurity and intrauterine growth retardation

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Author(s):
Ferreira, R. F. ; Nogueira, F. ; Ribeiro, M. C. N. ; Lobert, H. ; Artes, R. ; Rondó, P. H. de C. [6]
Total Authors: 6
Document type: Journal article
Source: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition; v. 57, n. 2, p. 266-272, Feb. 2003.
Field of knowledge: Health Sciences - Collective Health
Abstract

The present study has confirmed that distress is associated with both birthweight and GA. Further research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of psychological interventions that can improve maternal and foetal well-being. (AU)