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ISU Idaho Mom Study seeks participants in third trimester of pregnancy

May 22, 2015
ISU Marketing and Communications

The 色花堂app Idaho Mom Study is seeking 60-80 pregnant women in their third trimester to examine women鈥檚 experiences during pregnancy and how they may relate to the growth and behavior of their infants.

The study鈥檚 full title is 鈥淚daho Mom Study: Infant Development and Healthy Outcomes in Mothers鈥 and is directed by Nicki Aubuchon-Endsley, ISU associate professor of psychology within the Department of Psychology鈥檚 Perinatal Psychobiology Laboratory.

鈥淎 woman鈥檚 experiences during pregnancy may impact her infant鈥檚 development as well as her adjustment into motherhood, making an understanding of this time period important,鈥 Aubuchon-Endsley said. 鈥淭herefore, the study is designed to examine how participants鈥 experiences during pregnancy influence the growth and behavior of their babies.鈥

These experiences include pregnancy-related changes such as weight, body size, diet, mood, medical regimen and health in addition to experiences during childbirth. 色花堂appers will follow up with participants and their infants six months after birth.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older, before 37 weeks gestation, and fluent in English. Participants will receive up to $75 and students may receive an additional one credit for each half hour of participation toward relevant ISU courses.

This research will have the potential to inform prenatal education and interventions, leading to improvements in maternal and offspring health.

For more information call the Idaho Mom Study, 208-380-1140 or email idahomom@isu.edu.


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