Mental and physical health, sleep, well-being, and development Health, sleep, and development
Conditions
Interventions
We will follow families from 2 months before birth (around 29 weeks of gestation) until 12 months postpartum using: 
Sets of repeated questionnaires: 2 months before birth, at week 6, 3 and 6 months after birth
and a set of follow-up questionnaires 1 year postpartum.Continuous wearable measurements: smartwatch for both parents from 2 months before birth, and a proximity sensor and cry detector after birth, a
Sponsors
Radboud Universitair Medisch Centrum
Eligibility
Age
No minimum to 64 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Both partners 18 years or olderExpectant parents between 12-25 weeks of gestation (same-gendered couples, in which one of the partners is pregnant, are also welcome to participate)One partner carrying a singleton pregnancy Partners are cohabitating Sufficient understanding of the Dutch language
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Parents: Severe psychiatric conditions (e.g., schizophrenia, borderline, bipolar disorder)Current treatment of depression or anxiety disorderSevere physical impairments that may interfere with participation in the studyDrug or alcohol addiction problems After childbirth, a second screening round will be employed in which we will screen for the following exclusion criteria:Infant:Born at < 37 weeks Major congenital anomalies or health problems Birthweight < 2500 gram 5-minute Apgar score < 7Parents:Serious health problems or complications that preclude participation in the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main study parameters include parental mental health (depressive symptoms, anxiety, stress), physical health and sleep, and infant physical health, well-being, sleep, and development. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary study parameters include an overview of night-time dynamics and the change over time, parental bonding, parental self-efficacy, and parental fatigue. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Contacts
Public ContactJ.L. Nollet
Radboud Universitair Medisch Centrum
Outcome results
None listed