Impact of disrupted sleep and rhythms during pregnancy on the mother and her offspring

睡眠中断和昼夜节律紊乱正在成为所有轮班工人面临的一个重大公共卫生问题。本研究的目的是进一步定义和了解怀孕期间睡眠节律中断对母亲代谢的影响，以及对后代代谢健康的长期影响。长期目标是利用研究成果制定预防对母亲和儿童造成伤害的战略。

Sleep disruption and circadian rhythm disturbances are emerging as a significant public health issue for all shift workers. The objective of this study is to further define and understand the effects of disrupted sleep rhythms specifically during pregnancy on the mother’s metabolism and the long term impact on the metabolic health of her offspring. The long term aim is to use the research outcomes to develop strategies for prevention of the harm to mother and child.