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Cohort Profile: The Shanghai Sleep Birth Cohort Study
Jianfei Lin1,2, Wanqi Sun1, Yuanjin Song1
1Department of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology
|December 18, 2020
Summary
Sleep disturbances during pregnancy impact maternal emotional regulation and child development. The Shanghai Sleep Birth Cohort Study tracks these effects over six years, providing valuable health insights.
Area of Science:
- Maternal and Child Health
- Sleep Medicine
- Developmental Psychology
Background:
- Sleep disturbances are common during pregnancy, often coinciding with increased psychological and physiological distress.
- Poor sleep quality and sleep deprivation affect both adults and children, highlighting a critical public health concern.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of third-trimester sleep disturbances on maternal emotional regulation.
- To assess how maternal sleep during pregnancy influences offspring growth and development.
- To explore the relationship between infant sleep patterns and physical, social-emotional development.
Main Methods:
- Prospective cohort study conducted at Renji Hospital, Shanghai (May 2012 - July 2013).
- Recruited 277 pregnant women and their newborns.
- Comprehensive data collection including sleep, development, psychiatric assessments, and biological samples up to 6 years of follow-up.
Main Results:
- 37.9% of pregnant women reported poor sleep quality; 12.0% experienced depression.
- Infant sleep patterns evolved in the first year, with stability observed between 6 and 12 months.
- The Shanghai Sleep Birth Cohort Study (SSBCS) provides extensive data for health research.
Conclusions:
- The SSBCS is a valuable longitudinal research platform for understanding sleep's role in maternal and child well-being.
- Findings underscore the importance of addressing sleep disturbances during pregnancy for improved maternal and child health outcomes.
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