The largest study of women's health and lifestyle ever carried out in the UK is taking place in Southampton.

The aim is to learn more about the dietary and lifestyle factors that influence the health of women and their children.

The Survey team has interviewed over 12,500 Southampton women aged 20 to 34. Those who became pregnant after interview were invited to take part in the pregnancy phase of the survey. Women received ultrasound scans at 11, 19 and 34 weeks of pregnancy, and their babies were measured soon after birth. The survey is also following up these children with home visits at six months, one year, two years, three years and six years. Some also come into our clinic at Southampton General Hospital at four years and six years. We are currently planning the eight year follow-up.

Sometimes our SWS families move house and we lose touch with them. If your child is part of the SWS Children's follow-up, is now 6 years old and you have not heard from one of our team, please get in touch with us on our freephone number: 0800 783 4503. We are very keen to follow up all our SWS children, to continue this important research.