Abstract

This article reviews evidence for maternal-fetal communication about the time of day. We explore the hypothesis that key maternal hormones synchronize daily rhythms in the fetus to regulate gestation duration. These findings may help to predict and prevent preterm birth.

Original languageEnglish
Article number198
JournalFrontiers in Endocrinology
Volume11
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 15 2020

Keywords

  • daily rhythm
  • dopamine
  • glucocorticoid
  • melatonin
  • parturition

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