Monash Pregnancy Study

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The body changes rapidly during pregnancy. We are investigating how these changes are represented in the human brain during pregnancy and how this might impact our sense of self.

We are recruiting right handed, low-risk pregnant women (aged 18-40) to participate in an MRI brain imaging study during the third trimester (after 30 weeks gestation). You are welcome to sign up at any point in your pregnancy, and we will schedule your session during this time.

We are also recruiting healthy, right-handed women aged 30 to 40 who have never been pregnant and are not currently trying for a baby.

Participation takes 3-4 hours (including questionnaires, cognitive and sensory discrimination tasks, a hemoglobin (finger prick) blood test, and a one-hour MRI brain scan) at Monash Biomedical Imaging, 770 Blackburn Road, Clayton.

You will receive a $50 Coles-Myer gift card as thanks for your time and contribution.

Please fill in your details if you would like to participate. We will then reach out by phone or email with next steps.

Full details of the study, including inclusion criteria, are available via the explanatory statements.

Explanatory statement - pregnant group

Explanatory statement - never pregnant group

If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca at pregnancystudy@monash.edu

Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee Project Number 13420

First Name *

Last Name *

Please enter your date of birth

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Please select the option that applies to you: *

I am pregnant with my first child

I am pregnant with my second child

I am pregnant with my third or subsequent child

I have never been pregnant, and am interested in participating as a 'control participant'

Phone number (Please provide an Australian mobile or landline) *

Email *

If you are pregnant, when is your estimated due date?

Please note that we are collecting data until the end of April 2025. Unfortunately you will be unable to participate if your third trimester falls after this time

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The following apply to me *

See explanatory statement for full eligibility criteria and MRI information

I am able to travel to Monash Biomedical Imaging in Clayton to participate

I have availability during the day on weekdays (Monday to Friday)

I am right handed

I have not taken psychiatric medication continuously for more than 3 months in the last 5 years (e.g. antidepressants, anti-anxiety medication, stimulant medication for ADHD)

I have never had diabetes, hypertension, chronic pain or sensory processing conditions

To the best of my knowledge, I am a suitable candidate for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

I have no history of neurological conditions, including head injury or stroke

Required

What days and times are suitable for us to contact you for a 15 minute screening call?

During this call we will confirm your eligibility, answer your questions and arrange a time for you to come into Monash Biomedical Imaging

How did you hear about our study?

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