How Mother's Nutrients Affect Baby Brain Development
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at whether certain nutrients in a pregnant mother's diet—especially B vitamins and related compounds—affect how well her baby's brain develops after birth. Researchers will track mothers' nutrition during pregnancy and check babies' development at 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant with one baby (not twins or multiples)
- You are between 20 and 45 years old
- You receive prenatal care at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital and plan to deliver there
- You do not have serious kidney, liver, or cancer diagnoses
- You are not drinking alcohol during pregnancy
- You do not have an eating disorder or psychiatric condition affecting nutrition
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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