Study Description

During pregnancy, the developing infant is exposed to nearly everything the mother is exposed to. However, the extent of the impact these exposures have on the child's health after birth is still poorly understood. The Healthy Baby Brains Study is a new research study at the University of Alberta. Our goal is to identify any links between maternal exposures including cannabis, home environment, sleep quality, and air pollution during and after pregnancy, and child health. We are looking for pregnant women to join our study and participate until their children are 3 years old. We need to recruit women who use cannabis and those who do not. You will be asked to fill out questionnaires several times during and after pregnancy, and we will test home air quality. We will provide a ring for you to wear that measures sleep quality. You will also be asked to donate urine from yourself and your child, and if possible, breastmilk samples. Your child will receive a developmental assessment by our team at 3 years.

The results of this study will provide doctors, families and researchers with important information about pregnancy. Doctors will be able to provide families with more information, families will be able to make informed decisions regarding pregnancies. This study also helps design future research studies.