Our research projects
Thanks to our supporters we are able to carry out more than £2m worth of ground-breaking research every year in 4 centres across the UK, into the causes of miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth. Discover our research projects here.
Obesity
Looking at blood in the umbilical cord to find the missing link between obesity in mother and child
Researchers have been looking at the ways that a mother’s weight can impact on the health of her baby, by looking at samples of blood from the umbilical cord.
Premature birth research
The Preterm Trials Consortium: using long-term trials to answer difficult questions
To make research into premature birth more effective, Tommy's researchers have been involved in setting up the Preterm Trials Consortium platform.
Premature birth research
Low-cost methods of predicting premature births in rural communities
Our researchers are helping to test a cheap, easy-to-use method to predict the risk of premature birth in areas lacking healthcare resources.
Premature birth research
Why does cervical damage cause preterm labour?
Scientists think cervix damage makes it easier for infections to get to the womb, leading to preterm labour. Our team developed a way to study how this happens.
Premature birth research
Finding ways of preventing preterm labour
Early labour can be caused by infection or inflammation of the womb. Inflammation is often a result of infection, but drugs used for heart disease may help.
Premature birth research
Influence of corticosteroids on the fetal heart
Steroids given to mother at risk of premature birth reduce risk of lung problems in their babies, but may affect how a baby’s heart develops.
Premature birth research
Does HPV infection increase the risk of preterm birth?
Infection with human papilloma virus (HPV) can damage cells in a woman’s cervix. We’re trying to find out why this might cause premature birth.
Mental health research
Enjoy Your Bump: using online tools to improve mental wellbeing during pregnancy
Tommy’s researchers have developed a tool that uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help expecting mothers stay happy and healthy throughout pregnancy.
Premature birth research
SuPPoRT: finding the best way of preventing preterm birth in women with short cervixes
Tommy's researchers are comparing 3 different ways of treating a short cervix during pregnancy, to help stop babies being born too early.
Obesity
Looking at blood in the umbilical cord to find the missing link between obesity in mother and child
Researchers have been looking at the ways that a mother’s weight can impact on the health of her baby, by looking at samples of blood from the umbilical cord.
Premature birth research
Finding ways of preventing preterm labour
Early labour can be caused by infection or inflammation of the womb. Inflammation is often a result of infection, but drugs used for heart disease may help.
Premature birth research
Does HPV infection increase the risk of preterm birth?
Infection with human papilloma virus (HPV) can damage cells in a woman’s cervix. We’re trying to find out why this might cause premature birth.
Premature birth research
The Preterm Trials Consortium: using long-term trials to answer difficult questions
To make research into premature birth more effective, Tommy's researchers have been involved in setting up the Preterm Trials Consortium platform.
Premature birth research
Why does cervical damage cause preterm labour?
Scientists think cervix damage makes it easier for infections to get to the womb, leading to preterm labour. Our team developed a way to study how this happens.
Mental health research
Enjoy Your Bump: using online tools to improve mental wellbeing during pregnancy
Tommy’s researchers have developed a tool that uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help expecting mothers stay happy and healthy throughout pregnancy.
Premature birth research
Low-cost methods of predicting premature births in rural communities
Our researchers are helping to test a cheap, easy-to-use method to predict the risk of premature birth in areas lacking healthcare resources.
Premature birth research
Influence of corticosteroids on the fetal heart
Steroids given to mother at risk of premature birth reduce risk of lung problems in their babies, but may affect how a baby’s heart develops.
Premature birth research
SuPPoRT: finding the best way of preventing preterm birth in women with short cervixes
Tommy's researchers are comparing 3 different ways of treating a short cervix during pregnancy, to help stop babies being born too early.