New Development of Effect of Pregnancy Stress of Mother and Fetal / 中国临床心理学杂志

ABSTRACT

Pregnancy stress may significantly elevate the level of CRH and cortisol, which contributes to the bad pregnancy outcomes like premature delivery, low birth weight infant even hypertensive disorders complicating pregnancy. It also has close relationship with postpartum depression. In addition, it has a bad influence on offsprings’ mental growth, behavior development and the development of central nervous system.