The Predictive Role of Serum Leptin Levels in Pregnant Mothers in Relation to their Delivery Type

• Main Authors: Faghani Aghoozi M (Author), Tehranian N (Author), Amerian M (Author), Fayazi S (Author), Ramezani Tehrani F (Author), Hamta A (Author), Salehin SH (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Zanjan University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, 2018-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: It seems that in vaginal delivery, serum leptin level increases as a cortisol-dependent factor due to the stress of the embryo. Studies have shown that if the level of serum leptin is low, the risk of chronic metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, and obesity in the m...