Stress-reducing interventions in pregnancy for the prevention of preterm birth: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynaecology December 1, 2023 Laura E Janssen, Adelia A Gieskes, Marjolein Kok et al. 18 citations
Preterm birth (PTB) is the leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Maternal stress during pregnancy is an established risk factor for PTB. We aimed to review the effects of stress-reducing interventions during pregnancy on PTB. Studies reporting on stress-reducing interventions during pregnancy and PTB rates in general low-risk obstetric populations were included. PTB rates, low...