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.
Miscarriage research
Using organoids to understand recurrent missed miscarriage
Tommy's scientists are using organoids – miniature organs grown in a lab – to find out more about the lining of the womb and the causes of miscarriage.
Pregnancy complication research
The risk of complications in pregnant women who are severely obese
Our researchers have been finding out about the risks facing pregnant women with severe obesity and the likelihood of complications in a second pregnancy.
Pregnancy complication research
Assessing the impact of COVID-19 infection on pregnant women and their babies
Researchers at Tommy’s Edinburgh Centre are collaborating with scientists across Scotland to assess the effects of COVID-19 during pregnancy on women and babies
Pregnancy complication research
Developing a better way of continuously monitoring a baby’s health during labour
Tommy’s researchers are beginning to manufacture a new sensor, which could help ensure any problems during labour are spotted and acted on as early as possible.
Pregnancy complication research
Monitoring blood pressure at home during the COVID-19 pandemic
Is home blood pressure monitoring effective and can it help reduce the number of face-to-face antenatal appointments needed during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Premature birth research
Are corticosteroids appropriate for all women who are expected to give birth early?
Tommy’s wants to find out if corticosteroids are beneficial for pregnant women, particularly those with diabetes, who are likely to go into premature labour.
Pregnancy complication research
The effects of COVID-19 on pregnant women and their babies: What can we find out from the Tommy’s National Reproductive Health Biobank?
Researchers are looking at samples from the Tommy’s National Reproductive Health Biobank to find out about the effects of COVID-19 on pregnant women and babies.
Pregnancy complication research
Caring for women with gestational diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic
During the pandemic, the care provided to women with gestational diabetes changed. Tommy's wants to find out about the impact on pregnant women and babies.
Stillbirth research
The Rainbow Clinic: Improving maternity care following a previous loss
Tommy’s Rainbow Clinics provide specialist care for women who are pregnant after stillbirth or neonatal loss. We want to find out what works and how to improve.
Miscarriage research
Using organoids to understand recurrent missed miscarriage
Tommy's scientists are using organoids – miniature organs grown in a lab – to find out more about the lining of the womb and the causes of miscarriage.
Pregnancy complication research
Monitoring blood pressure at home during the COVID-19 pandemic
Is home blood pressure monitoring effective and can it help reduce the number of face-to-face antenatal appointments needed during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Pregnancy complication research
The effects of COVID-19 on pregnant women and their babies: What can we find out from the Tommy’s National Reproductive Health Biobank?
Researchers are looking at samples from the Tommy’s National Reproductive Health Biobank to find out about the effects of COVID-19 on pregnant women and babies.
Pregnancy complication research
The risk of complications in pregnant women who are severely obese
Our researchers have been finding out about the risks facing pregnant women with severe obesity and the likelihood of complications in a second pregnancy.
Pregnancy complication research
Developing a better way of continuously monitoring a baby’s health during labour
Tommy’s researchers are beginning to manufacture a new sensor, which could help ensure any problems during labour are spotted and acted on as early as possible.
Pregnancy complication research
Caring for women with gestational diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic
During the pandemic, the care provided to women with gestational diabetes changed. Tommy's wants to find out about the impact on pregnant women and babies.
Pregnancy complication research
Assessing the impact of COVID-19 infection on pregnant women and their babies
Researchers at Tommy’s Edinburgh Centre are collaborating with scientists across Scotland to assess the effects of COVID-19 during pregnancy on women and babies
Premature birth research
Are corticosteroids appropriate for all women who are expected to give birth early?
Tommy’s wants to find out if corticosteroids are beneficial for pregnant women, particularly those with diabetes, who are likely to go into premature labour.
Stillbirth research
The Rainbow Clinic: Improving maternity care following a previous loss
Tommy’s Rainbow Clinics provide specialist care for women who are pregnant after stillbirth or neonatal loss. We want to find out what works and how to improve.