Newly Pregnant?
Join the Harvesting Heath Study and help us better understand how healthy foods can improve mom and baby’s health. Learn more about how to get involved below!
Am I Eligible?
You may be eligible if you are:
- Less than 12 weeks pregnant
- 18 – 45 years of age
- Pregnant with one baby
- Reside and plan to receive prenatal and postnatal care in the Dallas–Fort Worth or College Station area
- Willing to travel to Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Kaufman, Rockwall, or Tarrant counties for in-person data collection visits
- Willing to receive a food kit from local partners through delivery or in-person pick-up, as applicable
- English- or Spanish-speaker
- Smartphone owner
Fill out the study screener to check eligibility and enroll!
About the Study
You can help researchers better understand how healthy food can improve the health of pregnant moms and their babies. Together, we can build healthier futures for families in Texas and beyond.
Who We Are
The Harvesting Health study is funded by United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS) with research being conducted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture.
Study Overview
This study is focused on improving access to healthy foods for pregnant mothers, with the goal of enhancing maternal health and promoting positive pregnancy outcomes.
What’s Involved
You will be asked to complete 5 visits at a study location (one at each trimester and at 6 and 12 weeks after having your baby). You will be asked to complete a survey and health assessments at each study visit.
Incentives & Benefits
If you are eligible, you can receive up to $725 (plus $25 worth of diapers) and may be selected to receive pregnancy-tailored, personalized food kits from early pregnancy to 6 weeks postpartum.
Questions?
Contact us for more information:
972.952.9660
