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  • Reproductive Health
  • Perinatal Medicine
  • Psychosomatic Medicine

Background:

  • Pregnancy complications like preterm labor, low birth weight, and hypertension are linked to maternal stress.
  • Psychosocial determinants including socioeconomic status, education, and relationships significantly influence pregnancy stress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the biological manifestations of stress during pregnancy.
  • To discuss the impact of stress through the biopsychosocial model.
  • To recognize stress as a contributor to adverse pregnancy outcomes and offspring neurodevelopmental delays.

Main Methods:

  • The study reviews the biopsychosocial model to explain stress genesis in pregnancy.
  • It identifies key psychosocial risk factors contributing to pregnancy stress.
  • It emphasizes the role of prenatal screening and intervention strategies.

Main Results:

  • Stress during pregnancy is associated with increased risks of preterm labor, low birth weight, and pregnancy-induced hypertension.
  • Maternal stress can negatively affect the neuropsychological development of offspring.
  • Psychosocial factors are critical determinants in the development of stress-induced pregnancy complications.

Conclusions:

  • Prenatal screening for psychosocial risk factors is crucial for identifying at-risk pregnancies.
  • Interventions targeting identified stressors can mitigate adverse pregnancy outcomes.
  • A biopsychosocial approach is essential for managing stress in pregnancy and improving perinatal health.