Across the globe, interventions in pregnancy and early childhood have been developed that aim to accompany families facing social inequities, particularly those living in poverty and improve health outcomes.

Perinatal RISE aims to use biological markers to evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions. Traditionally, evaluating interventions solely based on behavioral outcomes can take years, especially when it comes to assessing impacts on children. However, incorporating biological markers in the perinatal period, could provide more immediate feedback on interventions’ effectiveness while helping researchers gain insights into the underlying mechanisms of how interventions work.

By leveraging perinatal biological markers, we aim to not only improve outcomes for families facing social inequities but also contribute to the broader understanding of how interventions can effectively address complex social challenges.