Pregnancy
Well being of babies
MiNESS 20-28
About the study
The study is aiming to identify medical, environmental, lifestyle and healthcare factors that could affect pregnancies and the well being of the baby between 20-28 weeks pregnancy.
Who can take part?
There are 2 groups of women who can take part.
- People who are still pregnant or who have recently given birth to their baby between 20 and 28 weeks pregnancy.
- Recently pregnant people who have had a baby loss during pregnancy, labour or immediately after birth between 20 and 28 weeks pregnancy.
What is involved?
There are no extra visits to hospital.
- If you're eligible to take part, we will contact you by phone when you're around 20 weeks pregnant.
- If you want to take part, you will need to sign a consent form. This will be sent via an email.
- You will then take part in an interview with the Research Midwife to complete a questionnaire at a time that's convenient for you.
More information
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Smoking in pregnancy
About
The study is testing whether some new ways of using Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) could help women to stop smoking and could improve women’s and babies’ health.
Who can take part
- Pregnant person who is less than 25 weeks pregnant
- Smoke 5 or more cigarettes a day
- Don’t vape everyday
Taking part
- There are no extra visits to hospital.
- If you want to take part, you will need to sign a consent form. This will be sent via an email
- The Research Midwife will then ask you a number of questions about you, your pregnancy and your smoking
- You will also be asked to complete 2 short questionnaires: 1 when you have been in the study at 6 weeks and 1 at the end of the study. You will receive a £5 shopping voucher for each completed follow-up questionnaire
More information
Please visit study website for more information.
Multiple pregnancies
About
This registry is collecting information from women and babies in multiple pregnancies that develop complications, and the best ways to monitor women and babies for the development of these complications
Who can take part?
Pregnant people who are pregnant with more than one baby
What will happen if I take part?
You will need to sign a study consent form. This can be posted out to you for you to sign at home and return.
The Research Midwife, following your consent, will look at your hospital pregnancy records to collect information about you, your babies care & well-being.
Understanding how pregnancy goes wrong
About the study
This study is part of Tommy’s Project and is investigating whether home environmental factors are important in terms of their effect both on pregnancy, but also how well a baby grows in the womb.
There is a home environment questionnaire to complete. There are no blood samples required or extra hospital research visits to attend.
Can I take part?
Pregnant women attending the Wirral Women's and Children's Hospital for a routine appointment; this can be any time during pregnancy.
You must be pregnant with just one baby
You may be approached by our research team during your visit.
What is involved?
- You complete a questionnaire
- We access your medical records
If you agree to take part, you will be asked to complete a consent form. We will access your medical records to get the following information, anonymously:
- Age
- Ethnicity
- History of any present or previous medical conditions experienced during pregnancy
- Mode of delivery, birth outcomes, etc. This will help us understand your medical background, any predispositions to developing morbidities in the present or subsequent pregnancies and minimizing risks.
You will provide information, via the questionnaire, about indoor and ambient pollution exposure during pregnancy. Exposure to air pollution can be related to a higher risk of pregnancy-related complications in the parent.
Information from this questionnaire can help us establish a link between pollution exposure and unfavourable pregnancy outcomes such as preterm labour and low birth weight amongst others.
More information
The Tommy’s Project: understanding how pregnancy goes wrong | Tommy's