IVF study reveals: Mom's stress shapes Baby's brain, not just genes

NCT ID NCT07296107

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how a mother's stress during pregnancy might affect her baby's brain and behavior. By comparing IVF pregnancies where the baby is genetically related to the mother versus those where the baby is not (using donor eggs), researchers can tell if stress effects are due to the prenatal environment or shared genes. About 360 women will answer questionnaires, give blood samples, and allow monitoring of the baby's heart rate and brain activity.

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Conditions

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Developmental Origins of Health and Disease

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  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center/New York Presbyterian Hospital

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    New York, New York, 10032, United States

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