Stress Outcomes on Pregnancy, Fetal Growth and Birth Weight: Development of Methods to Identify Mothers at Risk of Preterm Birth and Intrauterine Growth Restriction Resulting from Maternal Stress

The study aims to assess the effect of depression on pregnancy and develop biomarkers for adverse pregnancy outcomes. It plans to analyze stress outcomes on pregnancy, fetal growth and birth weight. The overall aim of the study is to determine stress biomarkers for early detection of mothers at risk of preterm birth and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and to develop interventions to reduce stress and reduce adverse birth outcomes.