Abnormal placentation is considered as an underlying cause of various pregnancy
complications such as miscarriage, preeclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction, the …

This paper reviews the research evidence concerning the intergenerational transmission of
trauma effects and the possible role of epigenetic mechanisms in this transmission. Two …

The pregnancy period represents a unique window of opportunity to identify risks to both the
fetus and mother and to deter the intergenerational transmission of adversity and mental …

Stress related disorders such as depression and anxiety are leading sources of disability
worldwide, and current treatment methods such as conventional antidepressant medications …

Fetal development is a critical period for sha** the lifelong health of an individual.
However, the fetus is susceptible to internal and external stimuli that can lead to adverse …

Despite decades of research aimed at identifying the causes of postpartum depression
(PPD), PPD remains common, and the causes are poorly understood. Many have attributed …

Adrenal insufficiency continues to be a challenge for patients, their physicians, and
researchers. During the past decade, long-term studies have shown increased mortality and …

The somatogenic and lactogenic hormones of the placenta and maternal pituitary gland
integrate the metabolic adaptations of pregnancy with the demands of fetal and neonatal …

Overexposure of the develo** fetus to glucocorticoids is hypothesised to be one of the key
mechanisms linking early life development with later life disease. The maternal …

The consequences of prenatal maternal stress for development were examined in 125 full‐
term infants at 3, 6, and 12 months of age. Maternal cortisol and psychological state were …