So Easy

There are only five simple steps for your involvement in this study:

At 15 weeks: Consent and interview, blood and urine test
At 20 weeks: Interview, blood and urine test, vaginal swab, and scan to measure baby’s growth, blood flow to the placenta and length of your cervix.
At 24 weeks: Scan to measure baby’s growth and placental blood flow.
If you develop a pregnancy complication, you will be seen at that time.
After delivery, to measure your baby and obtain a cord blood sample or cheek swab from your baby.

First-Time Mothers Around the World Thank you for your help

Recruitment has now been completed.

5690 women having their first baby participated in the SCOPE Study

The women came from Auckland, New Zealand; Adelaide, Australia; Cork, Ireland; and three United Kingdom centres - Manchester, Leeds and London

Thank You for Helping

SCOPE was only possible because of the valuable help given by women who wish to make pregnancy safer for future mothers and babies.

Thank you so much for sharing in this project.