Maternal Anxiety in Pregnancy and Infant Bio-behavioural Regulation: Testing the Fetal Programming Hypothesis [ 2010 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Catherine Mcmahon (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Jennifer Donald ,  Dr Kerry-Ann Grant ,  Prof Marie-Paule Austin ,  Prof Michael Jones
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Brief description Recent research shows that maternal anxiety in pregnancy is associated with emotional and behaviour problems in childhood. This project examines the impact of anxiety during pregnancy on infant capacity to regulate behaviour, sleep and physiological response to stress and also considers possible genetic contributions. Findings address the earliest origins of mood and behaviour disorders in children and will inform evidence-based interventions during the perinatal period.

Funding Amount $AUD 577,896.31

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant