Mothers and New Babies
Help us learn more about the effects of natural hormones and relationships between mother and baby.
MOTHERS AND NEW BABIES NEEDED
Researchers at UNC are looking for mothers and their newborn infants to participate in a research study. We will test mothers and babies starting when babies are 2 to 4 weeks old. Participation includes:
- Brain Imaging (MRI) of sleeping infant’s brain at 2 to 4 weeks old. Maximum 30 minutes with no sedation
- Interview and questionnaires for mother
- One 3-hour lab visit for mother alone
- One 3-hour lab visit for mother and baby at 3 months old
- Mother will have blood pressure and heart activity measured and will have blood, urine and saliva samples taken.
- Baby will have saliva samples taken and a diaper insert will be used to collect baby urine.
We will pay up to $300.00 for completion of brain imaging, lab visits and 1 day of monitoring mother’s blood pressure at home. If interested, please call:
Mala Elam, R.N., (919) 966-2549
UNC Stress and Health Research Program
