Publications by authors named "Michelle Haase"
Role of catecholamines in maternal-fetal stress transfer in sheep.
Am J Obstet Gynecol
November 2015
Article Synopsis
- The study explores how maternal psychosocial stress affects the fetus, focusing on the role of cortisol and catecholamines (like norepinephrine) in this process.
- Pregnant sheep were used as subjects, and during 2 hours of induced stress, it was observed that maternal stress led to increased cortisol and norepinephrine levels, which decreased uterine blood flow and affected fetal metabolism.
- The findings suggest that catecholamines contribute to the transfer of stress from mother to fetus by reducing blood flow, which could have long-term health implications for the developing fetus, emphasizing the importance of managing maternal stress during early pregnancy.