Georgia State University · PsychologyMaternal Stress and Fetal Health Lab
Sierra E Carter · Atlanta, Georgia
Research Focus
Dr. Sierra E. Carter's research lab focuses on understanding how stress during pregnancy impacts fetal development and health outcomes. By examining the daily stress experiences of pregnant women and assessing various biological indicators, the lab seeks to uncover ways to reduce health disparities in preterm birth and low birth weight outcomes. This research is particularly important for improving the well-being of mothers and infants in underserved communities.
health disparitiespreterm birthstressfetal developmentpsychophysiologymaternal healthqualitative researchdaily stress assessmentneurodevelopment
Research Aims
4AIM 01Enroll pregnant women in their second and third trimesters to study daily stress impact.
AIM 02Measure maternal and fetal psychophysiological responses during late pregnancy.
AIM 03Assess newborn neurodevelopmental outcomes shortly after birth.
AIM 04Explore coping strategies and partner support to buffer stress effects on health.
Skills the Lab Values
daily diary methodologiespsychophysiological measurementinterview techniquesdata collection and analysisquestionnaire designlongitudinal study designpartner interaction assessments
Output against the department
Publications129bottom 43% of dept.169th of 296
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Citations2.1kbottom 20% of dept.237th of 296
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