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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. 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]

  2. 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]

  3. 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]

  4. 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]

  5. 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]

  6. 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]

  7. 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]

  8. Seminar in September

    Mother and child study cohort celebrates 100,000 recruits

    Illustration photoThe Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study began in 1999 with a goal of recruiting 100,000 children to the largest study of maternal and child health in Norway. This goal will be reached in 2008. This achievement will be marked in various ways. We begin with a seminar on 15th September which will be attended by international experts in the field.
    Read more [08.07.2008]

  9. New research

    Possible link between baby swimming and breathing problems in children

    rubber duck in bathChildren with mothers who have allergies or asthma have an increased risk of wheezing in the chest if they take part in baby swimming before 6 months of age. This is shown in a new study using data from the Norwegian Mother and Child Study (MoBa) at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH).


    Read more [15.04.2008]

  10. New research

    Sick leave reduced by job adjustment

    pregnant womanPregnant women whose job conditions are assessed and adjusted tend to take less sick leave than those who receive no special adjustment. This is shown by data from the Mother and Child Cohort Study at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH).


    Read more [30.01.2008]

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