Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study (MoBa)
The Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study is a unique study where over 90,000 pregnant women were recruited from 1998 to 2008. More than 70,000 fathers have participated.
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Contact information
Per Minor Magnus
Tlf: +47 21 07 82 11
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For researchers
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New Reference Articles in MoBa
The articles contain an overview and summary of MoBa-research, important statistics and other important information.
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Important documents for MoBa-researchers
You will find MoBa-protocols, admission documents and guidelines for articles.
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MoBa Research News
Welcome to the electronic MoBa research newsletter. It is aimed at researchers and other interested parties who are working with MoBa data and biological material.
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For participants
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Look what I see! A brochure about children's social development
Here is a simple brochure that shows a child's social development from 0 to 3 years.
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Larger studies and projects at the NIPH using MoBa data
There are nearly 200 active research projects in MoBa. A number of research projects use existing data from the study.
Research findings
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Research findings
Genes can explain preterm birth
Six genetic variables can explain the length of pregnancy and preterm delivery, according to a major international study. The results have been confirmed by an analysis of genetic data from Nordic women.
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Research findings
Child neurodevelopment not affected by mobile phone use in pregnancy
Mobile phone use during pregnancy is not linked to adverse effects on children’s language and motor skills, according to a study using data from the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study.
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Research findings
Can medication for anxiety and sleeping problems during pregnancy harm the child?
New research from the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study shows that anxiolytic use during pregnancy can increase the risk of mental problems in the child.
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Reports and publications
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Printed report
MoBa magazine
A popular magazine summarizing research findings from the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study, with many topicsincluding autism, language development and diet in pregnancy.
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Report
Main findings from Report 2011:5 Childcare up to 18 months
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Report
Variation in Kindergarten Quality - main findings
Here is a summary of the key findings from the 2013 report into childcare quality in English. The report is only available in Norwegian.
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Substudies in MoBa
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Project
PAGE (project description)
By following over 100,000 pregnancies in the MoBa study, we can identify children who later develop type 1 diabetes and coeliac disease via linkage to national registries.
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Project
Caremoms (project description)
The Caremoms project examines the effect of having children with special care needs on maternal employment, income and sickness certification, as well as self-reported mental health and well-being.
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Project
CP Study (MOBAND) (project description)
The CP Study is based on data from the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study (MoBa) and its Danish equivalent "Bedre Sundhed for Mor og Barn" (BSMB).
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Autism Birth Cohort Study (ABC Study) (project description)
The purpose of the Autism Birth Cohort Study is to describe the development path and risk factors for autism spectrum disorders.
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MoBa brochure and magazine
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Printed report
MoBa in Brief
In this brochure from the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study, you will find an overview of MoBa data, important research findings, statistics and contact information.
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Printed report
MoBa magazine
A popular magazine summarizing research findings from the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study, with many topicsincluding autism, language development and diet in pregnancy.
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