Why A Mum And Twins Choose To Help

The mum of one of five sets of twins who are part of the Children Growing up Liverpool study has spoken of her pride at being part of the research.

Maansi Kalsi gave birth to twins Ruhi and Arjun on 19th December 2023 at Liverpool Women’s Hospital.

She had previously agreed to be part of C-GULL, a groundbreaking research project aimed at improving health outcomes for families in the Liverpool City Region. 

The study will follow the lives of 10,000 first-born babies and their families, from early pregnancy through childhood and beyond. 

This is the first large-scale birth cohort study of its kind in the region, and it has the potential to make a significant impact on the understanding of complex health issues.

Maansi said she and husband Pankaj were keen for the family to participate to help researchers and future generations of Liverpool children.

She added: “It has been a pleasure and a learning experience taking part in the C-GULL study. For me personally, it has been a joy to be part of the Liverpool community and I cannot thank Liverpool Women’s Hospital enough for their fantastic care.  

“Having not been born in Liverpool myself but my husband being a proud Liverpudlian, it gives us both immense pleasure to give back to our community. 

“Taking part in this study will provide research to promote a healthy, happy and more equitable Liverpool, effectively enabling our next generation to thrive.”

The C-GULL study is a partnership between the University of Liverpool, Wellcome Trust, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, Liverpool City Council, and the Liverpool Women’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. 

The study is based at the Liverpool Women’s Hospital and will be delivered by a wide range of organisations. The information gathered through C-GULL will help researchers, clinicians, and policymakers to understand more about the early life origins of health and wellbeing.

People who are pregnant and have booked for their maternity care to be provided by Liverpool Women’s Hospital are eligible to participate in the study. The study will collect extensive biological, biometric, socio-demographic, and psychosocial information at multiple points throughout the pregnancy and the child's first two years of life. Innovative data collection methods will be used to assess a range of areas, including child development, family structure, physical and mental health, and the home environment.

If you are interested in taking part find out more here.