The association between parity, infant gender, higher level of paternal education and preterm birth in Pakistan: a cohort study

• Main Authors: Shaikh Kiran (Author), Premji Shahirose S (Author), Rose Marianne S (Author), Kazi Ambreen (Author), Khowaja Shaneela (Author), Tough Suzanne (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>High rates of antenatal depression and preterm birth have been reported in Pakistan. Self reported maternal stress and depression have been associated with preterm birth; however findings are inconsistent. Cortisol is a biological ma...