Stressful events in pregnancy may raise preterm birth risk, study says

NCT ID NCT07531134

First seen May 20, 2026 · Last updated May 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether extreme environmental or security-related events (like natural disasters or conflict) during pregnancy increase the chance of premature birth or low birth weight. Researchers will review records of 100,000 infants born at one hospital since 1995. The goal is to better understand how maternal stress from such events may affect pregnancy outcomes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hillel Yaffe medical center

    Hadera, 38100, Israel

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