About the Study

What is the 'Born in Scotland' pilot (initial) study?

Born in Scotland is a study that aims to collect information (data) from a group (called a cohort) of pregnant mothers and their baby/babies during the pregnancy and at birth. This type of study is called a birth cohort study.

We know from other birth cohort studies that the health and wellbeing of women during pregnancy can affect the health and wellbeing of their babies, both during development in the womb and whilst growing in childhood. This study will link routinely available information on maternal and child outcomes, with biological samples and ultrasound data. ​

In this study, we hope to collect data which will help medical professionals to give better care to pregnant mothers and babies and make a positive difference to future families.

In this pilot (initial) study we want to find out the best way to set up this new birth cohort in Scotland. A pilot study means it is a small-scale study to help us decide how best to set up a larger study. 

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