Effects of COVID-19 stress on mothers and their infants

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What this research studies

This research investigates how stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic affects the mental health of mothers and the development of their infants. It focuses on pregnant women and new mothers who have experienced significant loss of support during this time. By enrolling 300 women and their children from a larger cohort, the study will track the children's development at various stages, examining the timing of maternal stress and its biological impacts. The goal is to understand how these stressors influence brain development and identify protective factors that may help mitigate negative outcomes.

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Where this research is happening

• New York University
  New York, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Brito, Natalie Hiromi — New York University
• Study coordinator: Brito, Natalie Hiromi

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About this research

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