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.
Stillbirth research
Targeting microRNAs in the placenta to find new treatments for stillbirth
Tommy's researchers want to find out more about some of the tiny molecules present in placentas from pregnancies where the baby did not grow as it should.
Stillbirth research
The effects of melatonin therapy on pregnancy outcomes in older mice
Older women are at higher risk of pregnancy complications. Tommy's are looking at whether melatonin therapy can improve pregnancy outcomes for women over 40.
Pregnancy complication research
Ion channel activators as a potential treatment for women with pre-eclampsia
Tommy’s researchers are finding out whether drugs that activate the BKCa ion channel can be used to relax blood vessels and reduce blood pressure in pregnancy.
Health and wellbeing research
How obesity during pregnancy affects mothers and babies
Tommy's scientists are working on a major trial to deepen our understanding of how obesity during pregnancy affects mothers and babies.
Mental health research
Understanding how eating disorders affect pregnant women
Our researchers have been finding out how common eating disorders are among pregnant women. This work highlights the need to raise awareness.
Mental health research
How do women feel about mental health discussions with midwives?
Our researchers asked women what they thought about the questions they were asked about their mental health and wellbeing during antenatal appointments.
Cholestasis
The role of gut bacteria in intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy
Our researchers have made discoveries about how the bacteria in our gut changes during pregnancy. This could lead to new ways to treat health complications.
Health and wellbeing research
Does being diagnosed with gestational diabetes encourage lifestyle changes?
Our researchers have been finding out whether a diagnosis of diabetes during pregnancy encourages obese women to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
Other research
Continuous glucose monitoring during pregnancy for women with type 1 diabetes
Our team sought the views of women with diabetes to see if devices which can continuously monitor blood glucose levels could help them have a healthy pregnancy.
Stillbirth research
Targeting microRNAs in the placenta to find new treatments for stillbirth
Tommy's researchers want to find out more about some of the tiny molecules present in placentas from pregnancies where the baby did not grow as it should.
Mental health research
Understanding how eating disorders affect pregnant women
Our researchers have been finding out how common eating disorders are among pregnant women. This work highlights the need to raise awareness.
Cholestasis
The role of gut bacteria in intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy
Our researchers have made discoveries about how the bacteria in our gut changes during pregnancy. This could lead to new ways to treat health complications.
Stillbirth research
The effects of melatonin therapy on pregnancy outcomes in older mice
Older women are at higher risk of pregnancy complications. Tommy's are looking at whether melatonin therapy can improve pregnancy outcomes for women over 40.
Health and wellbeing research
How obesity during pregnancy affects mothers and babies
Tommy's scientists are working on a major trial to deepen our understanding of how obesity during pregnancy affects mothers and babies.
Health and wellbeing research
Does being diagnosed with gestational diabetes encourage lifestyle changes?
Our researchers have been finding out whether a diagnosis of diabetes during pregnancy encourages obese women to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
Pregnancy complication research
Ion channel activators as a potential treatment for women with pre-eclampsia
Tommy’s researchers are finding out whether drugs that activate the BKCa ion channel can be used to relax blood vessels and reduce blood pressure in pregnancy.
Mental health research
How do women feel about mental health discussions with midwives?
Our researchers asked women what they thought about the questions they were asked about their mental health and wellbeing during antenatal appointments.
Other research
Continuous glucose monitoring during pregnancy for women with type 1 diabetes
Our team sought the views of women with diabetes to see if devices which can continuously monitor blood glucose levels could help them have a healthy pregnancy.