0743 Maternal Experiences of Gender Discrimination Are Associated with Worse Postpartum Sleep

Abstract Introduction Many new mothers experience poor sleep postpartum, which has been found to increase the risk of negative cardiovascular health and mental outcomes. A few studies have that experiences racial/ethnic discrimination are associated with maternal sleep, but less is known about effect in other domains. Previous also not accounted for infant on be a major influence first year after birth. This study aims investigate association between gender (GD) postpartum controlling sleep. Methods The cohort comprised 506 mother-child dyads from customer base Nanit Smart Baby Monitor. At 6–12 months (Mean±SD: 9.2±1.8), GD (Everyday Discrimination Scale), perceived stress (Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)), subjective (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index) were assessed. Objective measures obtained using Baby-Monitor. Logistic linear regressions estimated associations PSS, household income, age sex, objective duration wakings. Results 34.6% reported experiencing GD. average PSS score was 15 (± 6.7). Infants had an 10h 1.2) 3.1 1.4) nighttime Maternal shorter (OR=1.67, CI=1.07-2.64) more disturbances (β = 0.77, CI= 0.04-1.49). 0.11, 0.05-0.16). (OR=0.57, CI=0.47-0.69). Conclusion worse suggesting could serve as biological pathway relating health. Future research needed long-term implications maternal-fetal Support (if any) supported by Developmental Psychobiology Parent Infant Award