Abstract:
Psychosocial stress has been observed to be a risk factor for adverse maternal outcome and
PTB in the second trimester. Less active pregnant mothers are at a higher risk of having
spontaneous abortions, PTB, SGA and LBW babies. However more active pregnant
physical activities should be promoted for pregnant mothers who do not have medical or
maternal complications. Pregnant mothers those who have psychosocial stress are more at
risk of having adverse maternal outcome and PTB. Therefore establishment of social
support systems and counseling may be recommended
