Abstract

Evidence of an endocrine and metabolic response to stress is evident from the mid trimester of fetal life. The ontogeny of this response is seen in the different patterns of response evident in the fetus, neonate, infant and child. These data raise important issues concerning the management of pain and stress in early life.

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