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Mental health and wellness is critical to the overall wellbeing of a person, and can also impact on physical health. Researchers are exploring the mental wellbeing of mothers and their experience of motherhood and pregnancy, and effective support options available. Mental health development of the child is also explored, as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our ORIGINS families.

The BioMood project will study how following a Mediterranean diet during pregnancy affects the gut microbiome, metabolism, and inflammation, with the expectation that it will promote a healthier microbiome and better mental health.

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This fellowship will assist Associate Professor Palmer in her large-scale food allergy prevention trials.

This study explores the role of infant sleep in early childhood development.

Participating families receive real benefits through ORIGINS

By participating in ORIGINS, you are contributing to one of the largest and most comprehensive birth cohort studies ever.

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Miss Braddon will be awarded with $15,000 to go towards her research project, DreamStart

This project aims to investigate the impact of a non-severe burn injury on children's health for life.

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Many parents may be feeling anxious and confused about what COVID-19 means for pregnant women, babies and children.