A Longitudinal Study of Mothers and Infants to Understand Health Outcomes Related to Pregnancy and Early Life Exposures
Humans pass through more biological milestones during gestation and the first two years of life (first 1000 days) than during any other period of development. Consequently, both internal factors such as biology/physiology and external factors such as environmental exposures can have a profound impact on long-term health and disease outcomes.
Project HOPE 1000 is a cohort of pregnant people and their children that will support the study of factors that influence life-long health and well-being. The study collects biological and environmental samples and information to understand how factors during the first 1000 days of life contribute to health, development, and well-being during pregnancy and through early childhood. Studies using these samples and data, we will identify specific factors that can contribute to poor birth outcomes, including pre-term birth and low birthweight, maternal health outcomes, and early life developmental trajectories.
Researchers can apply to use the samples and data collected from Project HOPE 1000 participants to answer questions about factors that influence early life health and well-being.
