PEAPOD Study

 

*we are closely following distancing and sanitation safety guidelines and are able to hold in-person sessions or collect data remotely.

 

 

The Prenatal Environment and Optimal Postnatal Development (PEAPOD) Study is looking at how nutrition and stress during pregnancy affect the health and well-being of mothers and newborn babies. We are no longer recruiting new participants, but you can contact our lab to learn more.

Eligibility criteria:

  • You are between 18 and 40 years old
  • You are currently less than 38 weeks pregnant
  • You are planning to give birth at RiverBend Medical Center, Springfield, Oregon

What does participation involve?

  • One or two prenatal assessments (can be in person or remote)*
  • Blood and other biological samples
  • Body composition analysis
  • Online surveys about your feelings, experiences & food intake
  • Information about your pregnancy, birth and newborn

Study participants are paid:

  • $10 for completing a phone screening call
  • Up to $50 for a 2nd trimester assessment
  • Up to $70 for a 3rd trimester assessment
  • $40 for sharing birth information

To learn more about the study:

How do I participate?

The PEAPOD Study is no longer recruiting new participants, but if you are interested in other potential opportunities with in the DSLab feel free to contact us for more information!

 

 

 

All information that we collect is confidential and will be  used only for our research.

This study is a collaboration between the University of Oregon and PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend.