Stress in pregnancy linked to offspring’s asthma risk – Medical News Today


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Stress in pregnancy linked to offspring's asthma risk
Medical News Today
The researchers found that high concentrations of stress hormones – corticosterone (CORT) – in the mother were able to cross the placenta and increase CORT levels in the fetuses, which could lead to higher risks of developing asthma and allergies.
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