<p>A snippet of hair can reveal a pregnant person’s stress level and may one day help warn of unexpected birth problems, a study indicates. Researchers measured the stress hormone cortisol in hair samples of 53 women in their third trimester. Of that group, 13 women who had elevated cortisol levels later experienced unpredicted birth complications, such as an early birth or hemorrhaging. While more research is needed with larger groups, this preliminary finding could eventually lead to a non-invasive way to identify those at risk for such complications.</p>
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A WSU lab is conducting ongoing research on infant temperament, or the early differences in babies’ interactions with the world around them. The WSU Infant Temperament Lab’s goal is to examine child socioemotional development and the factors that influence it, graduate researcher Victoria Jones wrote in an email. Their research can help caregivers understand their.
For Jennifer Thigpin it’s a year‑round passion, and while WSU can celebrate the progress being made on this day dedicated to women’s equality, the commitment is a continuing, full‑time effort.