Maternal Resources, Pregnancy Concerns, and Biological Factors Associated to Birth Weight and Psychological Health.

ABSTRACT: Cognitive maternal adaptation during pregnancy may influence biological variables, maternal psychological, and neonatal health. We hypothesized that pregnant women with numerous general resources and less negative emotions would have a better coping with a positive influence on neonatal birth weight and maternal psychological health. The study included 131 healthy pregnant women. A blood sample was obtained in the first trimester to assess biological variables (polyphenols, hematological and biochemical parameters). Psychological variables (negative affect, anxiety, optimism, resilience, family-work conflicts, pregnancy concerns, general resources, and life satisfaction) were evaluated at several time points along gestation, and birth weight was recorded. Hierarchical linear regression mod

SUBMITTER: Ramiro-Cortijo D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7916643 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature