Effects of maternal anxiety on fetal and maternal circulation.

Tiago Ferreira Jorge Roseli Mieko Yamamoto Nomura

Published in: Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992) (2023)

Maternal anxiety may affect fetal circulation patterns in late pregnancy and is associated with reduced blood flow in the fetal umbilical vein. The underlying physiopathology needs further investigation.

Keyphrases

blood flow
pregnancy outcomes
birth weight
sleep quality
preterm birth
depressive symptoms
weight loss