Pregnant in Edinburgh, or the Lothians?

The 'Born in Scotland' study hopes to find out how health in pregnancy and early childhood shapes our lives. 

Help our team of researchers answer questions like: 

  • Why are some babies born too early or ill?
  • How does our time in the womb shape our health throughout our lives?

Pregnant in NHS Lothian?

From 10/06/2024 until further notice, the Born in Scotland pregnancy research study will be trialing a period of 'Opt Out' recruitment in NHS Lothian. This means that newly pregnant individuals in Edinburgh or the Lothians will be automatically included in the study unless you withdraw (leave the study).

More information about Opt Out recruitment

You do not need to take part in the study if you do not want to, and it won't affect the care you receive if you decide to leave. If you would like to leave this study, please complete the withdrawal form found at the link below, or contact us on 0131 242 2480.

If you would like to stay in the study, you might also want to give us permission to contact you with Born in Scotland updates, with information on our other studies, or to use your samples for DNA analysis. You can do this by visiting the links below.

Withdraw from the study

Give extra consent for DNA analysis

Give the study team extra consent to contact you

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If you joined Born in Scotland via the "opt-in" consent pilot, then you are still part of the study - please see the Opt In Participant Information Leaflet.

 

* Recruitment is now closed in NHS Borders *

NHS Borders is now closed to recruitment for Born in Scotland. Thank you to everyone who has joined this study and all the healthcare professionals who supported the study. 

For your information: NHS Borders Opt In Participant Information Leaflet

If you previously consented to join Born in Scotland in NHS Borders and would like to leave the study, please complete the withdrawal form below or contact us:

Withdrawal form

More information

Your participation is voluntary and you are free to withdraw at any time, without giving any reason and without your medical care and/or legal rights being affected.  You can call our office on 0131 242 2480 for any research-related reason, including to request help or information in other languages or formats. Sorry but this is not a number for any clinical enquiries - please contact your local health service in this instance.

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