What is this study about?
This is a major study exploring the relationship of early life exposures and the development of diseases later in life.
Very little is known about which specific factors during pregnancy or in early life play a role in the development of disease later in life.
We are interested in finding out about the relationship between pre-natal, early life exposures and lifestyle factors with a range of diseases developed later in life such as cancer, diabetes, asthma, allergies, sleep disorders, and congenital malformations.
We are aiming to identify which factors can protect or increase the risk of people from developing these diseases.
Information for women
Any pregnant women aged 16 years and over and residing in New Zealand can be part of The ELF Study.
The brochures provide basic information about the study and how to be a part of The ELF Study. Brochures are available in:
To be part of The ELF Study register online, or toll free call 0800 2 INFANT (463 268) to speak to a member of the research team.
All women in New Zealand in their 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy are eligible to be included in this study.
Participants must be 16 years and over to take part in the study.
