Wide disparities in obstetric outcomes exist between women of different race/ethnicities. The
prevalence of preterm birth, fetal growth restriction, fetal demise, maternal mortality, and …

It is well-established that psychological stress promotes immune dysregulation in
nonpregnant humans and animals. Stress promotes inflammation, impairs antibody …

Introduction Prenatal exposure to some phenols and parabens has been associated with
adverse birth outcomes. Hormones may play an intermediate role between phenols and …

This review covers research on the negative effects of prenatal depression and cortisol on
fetal growth, prematurity and low birthweight. Although prenatal depression and cortisol …

We propose a transdisciplinary, life span framework for examining the underlying cause of
the observed intergenerational decline in health among Hispanic Americans. We focus on …

Abstract The HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study, a multi-site prospective
longitudinal cohort study, will examine human brain, cognitive, behavioral, social, and …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are byproducts of incomplete combustion
reactions and are ubiquitous in the environment, leading to widespread human exposure via …

OBJECTIVE: Prepregnancy body mass index (BMI) and gestational weight gain have been
associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, but previous studies have included …

Objective This study investigated the effects of acculturation on cortisol, a biological
correlate of maternal psychological distress, and perinatal infant outcomes, specifically …

Context Phthalates are endocrine-disrupting chemicals that may be associated with adverse
birth outcomes. Dysregulation of maternal endocrine homeostasis could be a possible …