University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
The purpose of the study is to understand the biology and behavior of early mother-infant attachment, and to investigate how it may be affected by prenatal substance exposures. The investigators are interested in how drugs such as cocaine, alcohol, marijuana and cigarette smoking affect both mother and baby.
The investigators are looking for pregnant women or mothers with their newborn infants to participate in this study. Eligible women include mothers who have used any of the following drugs at any time during pregnancy (alone or in combination): 1. cocaine 2. nicotine (cigarettes) 3. marijuana 4. alcohol The investigators are also looking for mothers who have not used any drugs during pregnancy. Information collected in this research study is strictly confidential, and protection of sensitive information is additionally assured by an NIH Certificate of Confidentiality. Participation in this…
Inclusion Criteria: * During pregnancy, mother has used any of the following: * cocaine * marijuana and/or alcohol but not cocaine * nicotine (smoked cigarettes) * no drugs during pregnancy * Mother is pregnant or no more than 4 weeks postpartum Exclusion Criteria: * Mother has cardiovascular disease * Delivery before 36 weeks or later than 42 weeks gestation * Birth weight less than 5.5 lbs * Baby was a multiple birth
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