| 25-OHD | 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D |
| ACTH | adrenocorticotrophin |
| AED | Antiepileptic drugs |
| BMI | Body Mass Index |
| CBP | Cortisol binding protein |
| CpG | Cytosine Guanine dinucleotide |
| CRH | Corticotrophin-releasing hormone |
| DMR | Differentially methylated region |
| DNAm age | DNA methylation age |
| EWAS | Epigenome-wide association study |
| GFI1 | Growth factor independent 1 transcription repressor |
| HPA axis | Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis |
| HSD11B2 | Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 |
| IGF2 | Insulin-like growth factor 2 |
| IPV | Intimate partner violence |
| LBW | Low birth weight |
| MECP2 | Methyl CpG binding protein 2 |
| MEST | Mesoderm Specific Transcript |
| miRNA | microRNA |
| NR3C1 | Glucocorticoid receptor |
| PEG3 | Paternally Expressed 3 |
| pPROM | Preterm, premature rupture of membranes |
| PSS | Perceived stress scale |
| PTB | Preterm birth |
| RAR | Retinoic acid receptor |
| SES | Socioeconomic status |
| VDBP | Vitamin D Binding Protein |
| VDR | Vitamin D Receptor |
| VTRNA2-1 | Vault RNA 2-1 |