Effects of stress during pregnancy on mothers and their infants
Intergenerational Effects of Stress among Low-Income Pregnant Mothers & their Infants
This study is looking at how stress in low-income pregnant moms can impact their health and their babies' health, focusing on a hormone called cortisol and some genetic factors, to help us understand how these things might affect the baby's health in the first six months after birth.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | California State University Long Beach NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Long Beach, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11088903 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how stress experienced by low-income pregnant mothers affects their health and the health of their infants. It focuses on the role of the stress hormone cortisol and genetic factors that may influence stress responses. By examining the relationship between maternal cortisol levels, genetic markers, and infant telomere length, the study aims to understand how these factors contribute to long-term health outcomes. The research will track changes in infant health over the first six months after birth.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-income pregnant women who may be experiencing high levels of stress.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or those who do not belong to low-income backgrounds may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health interventions for pregnant women and their infants, particularly in low-income populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that maternal stress can significantly impact infant health, suggesting that this research builds on established findings.
Where this research is happening
Long Beach, United States
- California State University Long Beach — Long Beach, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Urizar, Guido G. — California State University Long Beach
- Study coordinator: Urizar, Guido G.
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 below.