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.
Norsk versjon
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
Research findings and notifications
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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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Brochure
MoBa magazine
A popular magazine summarising research findings from the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study. Topics include 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
Report 2015:2 High quality centre-based childcare can prevent developmental difficulties
The report is the fifth in a series related to centre-based childcare research in the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study (MoBa).
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MoBa brochure and magazine
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Brochure
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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Brochure
MoBa magazine
A popular magazine summarising research findings from the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study. Topics include autism, language development and diet in pregnancy.
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MoBa films
Substudies with own study pages
Projects (list under development)
- Rare diagnoses pilot study
- Beneficial effect of breastfeeding on offspring long-term health: consequence or maternal pre-existing risk profile?
- Preconception diet for health in the next generation – a novel target within public health? (PRECONDIET)
- MoBa Psychiatric Genetics. Identifying the missing heritability of psychiatric disorders combining hospital and population samples and leveraging novel analytical tools
- Tackling socioeconomic differences in weight development among youth: assessing trends, mechanisms and potential interventions