PAID STUDY: A PILOT STUDY ON PLASTIC EXPOSURE AND DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES

Interested in how plastic exposure might impact maternal and child health? Participate in a paid study to help researchers better understand how microplastics might alter human health and determine what lifestyle factors might increase exposure.

As a participant, you will earn up to $200 for completing several questionnaires and providing biological samples. This study includes: 1) A home or in-person self-sample collection (stool, breast milk), 2) Questionnaires, & 3) A visit to the Hopkins Research Unit for health assessments at 1 or 3-months postpartum.

Must be:

·      First time moms

·      Generally healthy

·      Living in Baltimore City or County

·      Mother/infant pairs

·      ~ 1 or 3-months postpartum

·      Your infant must be exclusively fed breast milk, either directly from breastfeeding or pumped from you, with no formula supplementation

Who are we looking for:

·      Expecting moms or those who have recently given birth

·      Interest learning more about human exposure to plastics

Please fill out a brief survey to see if you qualify! LINK

If you have questions, please contact us at [email protected]!