Social disadvantage during pregnancy: effects on gestational age and birthweight.

Joan L LubySarah K EnglandDeanna M BarchBarbara B Warner Cynthia E Rogers Christopher D Smyser Regina L Triplett Jyoti Arora Tara A Smyser Theodore F RoblesPeinan ZhaoMolly StoutErik D Herzog J Phillip Miller

Published in: Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association (2023)

Significant negative effects of social adversity on the developing fetus were found. Notably, these effects emerged despite good prenatal care and after accounting for maternal age and medical reproductive risk factors.

Keyphrases

gestational age
birth weight
healthcare
risk factors
preterm birth
mental health
pregnant women
palliative care
quality improvement
weight gain
early life
pain management
body mass index
physical activity
weight loss