Stress during pregnancy and its effects on mothers and babies
This study looks at how stress during pregnancy might affect stress hormones and genes in pregnant women. It aims to understand these effects to better support mothers and babies.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older
- You must be pregnant (in any trimester)
- You must be able to read and understand Turkish
- You are expecting only one baby (not twins or more)
- Your pregnancy is not considered high-risk
- You must be enrolled in a prenatal education class
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