For participants
General information about the study, the procedure of examinations, important aftercare details, and opportunities for study participation.
What is the study about?
The PregWin study focuses on pregnancy, a time of significant change and challenges for both mother and child. We explore how various factors, including lifestyle and environment, can impact health. Did you know that conditions during pregnancy, such as gestational diabetes or high blood pressure, can increase future health risks for you and your baby? Our study aims to identify these risks early and develop strategies to mitigate them. By participating, where we collect various samples and health information, you help us gain vital insights that will benefit future generations of mothers and children.
What is the procedure of the study?
In the PregWin Study, a total of 5 appointments are planned. Three of these appointments will take place during your pregnancy. For the examinations, we ask you to come fasting (without having breakfast) to the outpatient clinic of the University Hospital for Gynecology and Obstetrics.
Below the appointments at a glance:
During Pregnancy:
First Appointment: Between the 10th and 14th week of pregnancy, coinciding with the first-trimester screening to check the normal development of the baby and test for the risk of pre-eclampsia.
Second Appointment: Glucose tolerance test in the 24th to 28th week.
Third Appointment: Control examination in the 37th week of pregnancy.
At Birth:
Collection of samples from the placenta and umbilical cord blood.
After Pregnancy:
Another appointment will take place approx. 12 weeks after birth.
Long-term participation
We would be pleased if you could be available for further examinations one and two years after birth. This long-term perspective is crucial to understand the effects of pregnancy experiences on the health of mother and child.
Why is follow-up important?
The follow-up examinations in our PregWin study help us to understand the long-term effects of various pregnancy experiences. They provide us with valuable insights into the health development of mother and child. This enables us to better understand how certain experiences during pregnancy can influence health later in life. These insights are particularly meaningful when we monitor the health of mother and child over an extended period. By participating in these examinations, you are helping us to develop more effective prevention and care strategies that benefit all families.
Long-term participation
We would be pleased if you could be available for further examinations one and two years after birth. This long-term perspective is crucial to understand the effects of pregnancy experiences on the health of mother and child.
Why is follow-up important?
The follow-up examinations in our PregWin study help us to understand the long-term effects of various pregnancy experiences. They provide us with valuable insights into the health development of mother and child. This enables us to better understand how certain experiences during pregnancy can influence health later in life. These insights are particularly meaningful when we monitor the health of mother and child over an extended period. By participating in these examinations, you are helping us to develop more effective prevention and care strategies that benefit all families.
Opportunity to participate
The PregWin Study is seeking women who are in their first trimester and come to us for first-trimester screening. We warmly invite you to participate in our study, which aims to improve the health of mother and child during pregnancy and beyond.
What does participation involve?
As a participant, you will be asked to take part in various examinations throughout your pregnancy and 12 weeks after birth. This includes the collection of biosamples (such as blood, urine, umbilical cord blood, and breast milk), physical measurements, and providing information about your well-being and lifestyle.
Opportunity to participate
The PregWin Study is seeking women who are in their first trimester and come to us for first-trimester screening. We warmly invite you to participate in our study, which aims to improve the health of mother and child during pregnancy and beyond.
What does participation involve?
As a participant, you will be asked to take part in various examinations throughout your pregnancy and 12 weeks after birth. This includes the collection of biosamples (such as blood, urine, umbilical cord blood, and breast milk), physical measurements, and providing information about your well-being and lifestyle.
What are the benefits of participating?
Your participation in the PregWin Study significantly contributes to developing a better understanding of the health of mother and child. You have the unique opportunity to contribute to scientific research aimed at supporting future generations of mothers and children.
How can you participate?
We look forward to providing you with more information and answering any questions you may have. If you are interested in participating, please contact our study team at:
- pregwin@medunigraz.at
Frequently asked questions
The aim of the PregWin study is to investigate the effects of various physiological and environmental factors during pregnancy on the health of mother and child. Through in-depth analyses and long-term observations, we aim to develop more precise predictions and intervention strategies for pregnancy-related diseases.
We are recruiting women who are in the first trimester of pregnancy and come to us for screening for pre-eclampsia or for the combined test.
The study collects a range of data and biosamples, including blood, urine, cord blood, breast milk, hair and saliva, as well as information on participants' body composition, well-being and lifestyle.
The security and confidentiality of your data and samples is a top priority. All information collected is encrypted and handled according to strict privacy guidelines.
You can contact our study team using the contact information provided on our website for further details on how to participate.
Location
Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Auenbruggerplatz 14, 8036 Graz
Contact
- Write us your request
- pregwin@medunigraz.at
- www.pregwin.at
