Publications by authors named "Annelies Simons"
Background: This exploratory study investigates the influence of maternal cortisol and emotional state during pregnancy on fetal intrauterine growth (IUG). We expected higher basal cortisol levels, or more depressive and anxious complaints during pregnancy, to be associated with slower IUG and lower birth weight.
Methods: A total of 91 pregnant women were recruited from the antenatal clinic and were seen once each trimester.