Maternal stress-induced inflammatory responses are thought to disrupt the intrauterine immune balance during pregnancy and alter fetal neurodevelopment, although the mechanisms are poorly understood.
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection has been linked to long-term health implications beyond acute illness, including post- COVID-19 condition. Recent studies suggest
Pregnancy and the postpartum period result in some of the most dramatic metabolic, hormonal, and physiological changes that can be experienced by an otherwise healthy adult. The timing and magnitude o