Caring for the Mental Health of Moms & Moms-to-Be

Explore resources about depression and anxiety during pregnancy and after giving birth.

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Science Update: Computerized assessment may identify new drivers at risk for unsafe driving, NIH-funded study suggests

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Media Advisory: Unique binding of Delta variant may explain high transmissibility

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Spotlight: Scientific advances from the Division of Intramural Research

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COVID-19 Research and NICHD

NICHD provides highlights of some of our COVID-19 research activities to understand the effects of the virus among the populations central to our mission.

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COVID-19 Information for NIH Applicants & Funding Recipients

Due to the exceptional impact of COVID-19 on the research community, NIH provides updated guidance and information as it becomes available to help keep researchers safe while moving the science forward.

STrategies to enRich Inclusion and achieVe Equity (STRIVE) Initiative

Through STRIVE, NICHD aims to improve equity, diversity, and inclusion in its workforce and scientific endeavors.

Director's Corner

Diana W. Bianchi, M.D.
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April 4, 2022

The Power of Networks

Clinical research networks bring together scientists, clinicians, and community stakeholders to identify important clinical questions and design and conduct high-quality studies to answer them. Scientific evidence generated by such studies can impact clinical care, as several recent findings from NICHD’s networks demonstrate.

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