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Life before birth: effects of cortisol on future cardiovascular and metabolic function *
Author(s) -
Nathanielsz PW,
Berghorn KA,
Derks JB,
Giussani DA,
Docherty C,
Unno N,
Davenport A,
Kutzler M,
Koenen S,
Visser GHA,
Nijland MJ
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
acta pædiatrica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.772
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1651-2227
pISSN - 0803-5253
DOI - 10.1111/j.1651-2227.2003.tb02529.x
Subject(s) - medicine , function (biology) , fetal programming , pregnancy , fetus , gerontology , genetics , evolutionary biology , biology
The concept of fetal programming is an area that is now under rigorous investigation in many laboratories throughout the world. We need to engender a fascination in all segments of society, not just pregnant women, about life in the womb. Conclusion : Everyone needs to understand that improving the condition of the fetus will have personal, social and economic benefits. The time has come to realize that, in a sense, it is not just women who are pregnant but it is the family and the whole of society.