Understanding the impact of the mother child relationship on health and wellness of the mother and child in the OK Moms Registry

Introduction/Objectives: Early childhood development, particularly within the first two years of life, is shaped by both health and environmental factors. Parental health and early life experiences/exposures are key developmental determinants. Registries allow investigation of a broad spectrum of maternal and other environmental factors and their subsequent impact on child development. Potentially impactful variables include substance use, exposure to untested prescription medications during pregnancy, maternal and early life trauma, resilience, social relationships, and mental and physical health. By systematically identifying the factors that positively and negatively influence early development, targeted interventions can be designed to optimize child outcomes. The OK Moms Registry seeks to compile comprehensive data on the interrelationships between maternal health (physical and mental), environmental exposures, social networks, trauma, and resilience during pregnancy and the postpartum period, with the ultimate goal of elucidating their effects on child development and disease.