Mom Brain Study (Maternal Brain Reorganization: Insights from Neuroimaging)

PI: Rebecca J Brooker, PhD We are inviting first-time mothers to be a part of understanding how mothers’ brains change across pregnancy. This work is a first step to helping us understand why and how pregnant women become vulnerable to depression and anxiety.
Contact
Rebecca Brooker or the Development of Mind and Emotions Lab

Overview

MRI is one of the safest imaging methods available to pregnant women and its use in this work will play an important role in understanding how women’s brains change as they become mothers.

Participating in our study will include 2 visits to the imaging center on the TAMU campus. At each visit (one in the first trimester and one roughly 3-4 weeks postpartum), you will complete an MRI scan where you either rest quietly or look at pictures of babies and baby gear. You are eligible to enroll in our study if:
– You are in the first trimester of your first pregnancy
– You have no metal or medical devices implanted in your body
– You are not claustrophobic
– You are able to lay comfortably in the scanner for 1-2 hours.

You can indicate your interest by scanning the QR code in our
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Duration

Visits last around 1.5 hours

Compensation

You will be compensated $50 for each visit to the imaging center.

Location

Bryan-College Station – on-campus

IRB Info

IRB Number: IRB2022-0784D
IRB Approval Date: 05/22/2024