The Heartland Study

The Heartland Study is a research cohort that follows pregnant people throughout their pregnancy and early childhood to understand how environmental, behavioral, and social factors during pregnancy affect the health of both mothers and children. Participants in 13 Midwestern US states are enrolled in their first or second trimester. You may be eligible if: • You are 18 years old or older • You are pregnant and 20 weeks and 6 days gestation or earlier • You live in one of the 13 participating states: Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, or Wisconsin • You can read, write, and speak English You may NOT be eligible if: • You are not fluent in English • You are unable to provide informed consent Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.