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Cara and Peter signed up to The ORIGINS Project in 2017 when Cara was only six months pregnant with their first child, Oscar.

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Leading paediatrician and Co-Director of ORIGINS Professor Desiree Silva says key developmental milestones like smiling are being delayed because parents are spending too much time on devices.

ORIGINS is a community resource that invites collaborative sub-projects and initiatives.

ORIGINS welcomes undergraduate, Honours, PhD, Masters, and Doctor of Medicine students, in addition to junior doctors or trainees wishing to undertake a research placement or project as part of their studies.

The BioMood project will study how following a Mediterranean diet during pregnancy affects the gut microbiome, metabolism, and inflammation, with the expectation that it will promote a healthier microbiome and better mental health.

Examining whether consuming prebiotic fibre in pregnancy reduces the risk of developing allergic disease in the first three years of life.

Examining the pathways of perinatal maternal mental health that influence child mental health outcomes.

Nutrition in preschool children with autistic behaviours.

Helping families to unlock the mental and physical health benefits of connecting with nature and community through outdoor play - easily, and locally.

Enhancing psychological wellbeing in families from pregnancy to infancy