• Adults who are pregnant
• Newborns who are older than 3 months 
  

• During your 1 ½ to 2-hour study visit, we will perform magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of your brain as you lie on a bed that slides inside the MRI machine
• The scan is safe and painless and will last 45-60 minutes
• We’ll ask you to feed baby beforehand so your newborn is more likely to fall asleep during the MRI
• We may ask you to remain still to obtain the best images, and we’ll swaddle your baby to keep them warm and comfortable
• At the same time as the MRI, we’ll measure your brain waves to gauge sleep quality
• We’ll give volunteers headphones with music or ear plugs so you don’t hear noise from the MRI machine
• We’ll review your baby's medical records for such details as medications during pregnancy, birthweight and APGAR score
• You’ll also complete questionnaires in person or online that describe your mood, stress level, social support and sleep quality

Adults will receive a one-time payment of $50 after finishing this research study in gratitude for your participation, and newborn participants will receive $100. Both types of volunteers will receive detailed MRI images of their brain and free, study-related parking during their visit to Children’s National.