The relationship between biological factors (vitamin D, prolactin, oxytocin, thyroid hormones) , Pregnancy-Related Anxiety and Maternal-Foetal Attachment
Agata Alicja Mikolajkow,
Tomasz Fuchs,
Krzysztof Malyszczak
Abstract:Introduction and Objective. Pregnancy-Related Anxiety (PrA) is a common issue in pregnancy, which is distinctive from Generalized Anxiety Disorder. It has numerous negative outcomes for both mother and child. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between vitamin D, thyroid function, prolactin, oxytocin and Pregnancy-Related Anxiety, and to check for any correlations between anxiety levels and maternal-foetal bonding in pregnancy and postpartum. Materials and method. Seventy pregnant women p… Show more
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