The delay of motherhood: Reasons, determinants, time used to achieve pregnancy, and maternal anxiety level.

Leticia Molina-GarcíaManuel Hidalgo-RuizEva María Cocera-RuízEsther Conde-PuertasMiguel Delgado-RodríguezJuan Miguel Martinez-Galiano

Published in: PloS one (2019)

Medical reasons were among those cited for delaying motherhood. The postponement of motherhood was associated with difficulty to achieve a successful pregnancy and a higher level of anxiety.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
preterm birth
sleep quality
healthcare
pregnant women
birth weight
depressive symptoms
body mass index
weight gain