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Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study

The Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study (MoBa) is an ongoing pregnancy cohort study, aiming to include 100 000 pregnancies by 2008. The study is based on questionnaires to the mother and father, with biological specimens being collected from mother, father and child. The main purpose of the study is to find causes of serious diseases in mothers and children. These pages contain information for researchers wanting to use the data for research and for participants in the study.

Approximately 100 subprojects with specific research questions have been proposed. The questions cover environmental factors, such as medication, nutrition, infection and work exposure. Genetic factors and the interplay between genes and the environment will be studied. Blood samples from as many fathers as possible will also be collected, enabling association studies between genes and diseases.

  1. The Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study

    What influences how long mothers fully breast-feed?

    breast-feedingNinety-nine percent of the mothers initiated breast-feeding and 80 percent of the infants were still breast-fed at 6 months, although only 2 percent were fully breast-fed at 6 months. At four months of age 87 percent of the children were breast-fed, but only 44 percent were predominantly breast-fed. This was the prevalence of full and partial breast-feeding among participants in the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study (MoBa) during 2002 - 2005.
    Read more [26.08.2010]

  2. Application dates autumn 2010

    There are four closing dates for applications to MoBa scientific management group Autumn 2010


    Read more [16.08.2010, Oppdatert 16.08.2010, 14:19]

  3. Infants with severe congenital heart defects: Emotional distress and delayed development

    babyInfants born with severe congenital heart defects (CHD) have an increased risk of irritability, intense crying, and being more difficult to calm than healthy children. These children often display developmental delays more frequently, e.g., in rolling from back to stomach, gripping toys, responding to smiles and reacting to their name. This is shown in new research from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.
    Read more [28.05.2010]

  4. Maternal personality affects child’s eating habits

    illustration photoMothers with many negative thoughts and feelings are more likely to give their children unhealthy food. This is shown in a study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) in collaboration with the University of Oslo.
    Les mer [01.04.2009]

  5. Miscarriage and infertility treatment increase pre-eclampsia risk

    Illustration photoRepeated miscarriages and hormone treatment for infertility give an increased risk of pre-eclampsia among pregnant women. This comes from a new study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. More than 20 000 first-time mothers from the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study (MoBa) were included in the study.

    Read more [18.12.2008]

  6. Folic acid in early pregnancy may increase risk of respiratory illness

    illustration photoFolic acid supplements are recommended for women who are planning to conceive and in early pregnancy to prevent birth defects such as spina bifida. Although new research from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health has found a slightly increased risk of respiratory disease among infants whose mothers used these supplements, the continued use of folic acid is still advised.


    Les mer [02.12.2008]

  7. Previous abortions and exercise – do they affect pregnancy?

    illustration photoWomen who have had two or more induced abortions have a reduced risk of pre-eclampsia by 60 %. It is not currently understood to what degree physical activity during pregnancy protects against pre-eclampsia, compared to previous studies. This is shown in two new studies from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) that use data from the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study (MoBa).
    Read more [11.11.2008]

  8. New research project

    Studying the mental health of children born with heart disease and their mothers

    Illustration photoThe Norwegian Institute of Public Health has launched two new research projects in collaboration with Rikshospitalet University Hospital. One of the projects will study the mental health and development among children born with heart disease. The other project will monitor the psychological burden and social situation of their mothers.
    Read more [26.09.2008]

  9. Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study:

    Successful seminar celebrates study

    Dr Rannveig NordhagenA seminar to celebrate 100 000 children in the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study took place in a packed auditorium on the 15th September.


    Read more [23.09.2008]

  10. Pregnant women with bulimia have more anxiety and depression

    illustration photoWomen who have bulimia in pregnancy have more symptoms of anxiety and depression compared to pregnant women without eating disorders. A new study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) shows that they also have lower self-esteem and are more dissatisfied with life and their relationship with their partner.
    Read more [17.09.2008]

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