Rationale Women pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic are experiencing moderate to
high levels of emotional distress, which has previously been shown to be attributable to two …

Objective Prenatal maternal stress and anxiety, whether at times of disaster or not, are well-
established risk factors for preterm birth, low birthweight, and infant health problems and …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions can adversely impact
antenatal maternal well-being and health behaviours. Aim To examine antenatal stress and …

These days, the most important health challenge in the world is the outbreak of novel
coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. In December 2019, this viral disease originated as human …

Purpose Pregnant women are facing numerous COVID-19 related burdens including social
isolation, financial insecurity, uncertainty about the impact of the virus on fetal development …

Offspring born preterm (ie, before 37 weeks of gestation) are more likely to die or experience
long-standing illness than full-term offspring. Maternal genetic variants (ie, heritable, stable …

The COVID‐19 pandemic has disproportionately endangered women's health, well‐being
and safety. According to the World Health Organization, nearly 7 million people worldwide …

Background Pregnant women's stress, mental and physical health, and health behaviours
can have important implications for maternal and child health outcomes. Aim To examine …

Background High stress prenatally contributes to poor maternal and infant well-being. The
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has created substantial stress for pregnant …

Objetivo Describir los niveles de estrés prenatal y ansiedad estado en mujeres gestantes
residentes en España durante el confinamiento generado por la primera ola de COVID-19, y …