This study is designed to understand how early-life experiences, including environmental exposures and family factors, affect children’s health, growth, and behavior. The goal is to generate knowledge that can improve health outcomes and resources for families nationwide.

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Under 20 weeks pregnant
• Ages 18+
• Able to commute to Miami, FL for study visits
• Fluent in English or Spanish

• Complete virtual surveys during your study visit windows.

• Attend in-person visits at one of our study locations to provide samples.

• Participate in additional components, such as accelerometry, neurological assessments, and placenta donation at birth.

• Continue follow-up visits with your child up to yearly after the first birthday.

• Partners may join the study starting at the child’s 6-11 month visit window.

Compensation varies depending on the type of participation:

• $250 for completing surveys per visit window

• $75 for each sample collected

• Up to $100 for any additional data elements (e.g., accelerometry, neurological assessments, etc.)

• $40 gas voucher for travel or reimbursement for ride services like Uber or Lyft

There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.