Effects of climate stress on pregnancy and infant health
Official title: Impact of prenatal exposure to climate stressors and severe maternal morbidity: a retrospective birth cohort study
Funded at North Carolina State University Raleigh · NIH-10809718 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how very hot or cold weather during pregnancy can affect the health of moms and their babies, especially in the Southeastern U.S., to help find ways to keep them healthier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | North Carolina State University Raleigh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Raleigh, United States) |
| Project start | March 16, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $76,692 |
| NIH project number | 5R03ES035170-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10809718 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant individuals living in the Southeastern United States who may be exposed to extreme temperature conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or those living outside the Southeastern United States may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how exposure to extreme temperatures during pregnancy affects the health of mothers and their infants, particularly in the Southeastern United States. By analyzing data from a birth cohort, the study aims to identify the risks associated with both hot and cold weather conditions during critical periods of pregnancy. The goal is to understand how these climate stressors contribute to health disparities and to develop interventions that can mitigate their impact on maternal and infant health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for pregnant individuals and their infants by informing public health strategies and interventions.
How similar studies have gone: While the impact of climate on health is a growing area of interest, this specific focus on prenatal exposure to climate stressors is relatively novel and has not been extensively studied.
Where this research is happening
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North Carolina State University Raleigh
Raleigh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Runkle, Jennifer D. — North Carolina State University Raleigh
- Study coordinator: Runkle, Jennifer D.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.