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Tommy’s awarded grant to help meet rising demand for support during coronavirus lockdown
Tommy’s has received a grant from the UK Government’s Department for Health and Social Care to support the costs of its PregnancyHub information and support services throughout the summer, due to rising demand in the wake of coronavirus.
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Tommy’s Research Centres continue vital work on pregnancy complications
Although recruitment to some clinical trials had to be paused when coronavirus hit the UK, scientists at Tommy’s Research Centres across the UK are still hard at work, supporting women and families in our specialist clinics and sharing their latest studies with academic journals.
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Miscarriage during lockdown
The day before Mother’s Day, and two days before the UK officially went into coronavirus lockdown, Zara Dawson found out she was having a miscarriage. Her third consecutive miscarriage in less than a year, and fourth consecutive loss, after losing her second son Jesse in 2018 to termination for medical reasons.
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It’s time to ditch 'keep calm and carry on' for speak out and get help
As research shows half of UK mums are experiencing mental health problems in coronavirus lockdown, we've joined forces with Elvie on #TheBigSqueeze campaign to help Tommy's midwives continue to provide their vital support virtually during the pandemic.
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Video from Tommy’s National Centre for Miscarriage Research outlines key recommendations for professionals for use of progesterone
A new video, targeted at healthcare professionals, gives key information and recommendations for clinical practice based on the findings of the PRISM trial. The PRISM trial explored the role of progesterone as a treatment for recurrent miscarriage.
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Coronavirus confusion putting pregnant women at risk, charity warns
Tommy’s saw a 71% rise in demand for expert advice from midwives on its Pregnancy Line last month, as coronavirus left expectant and new parents struggling to get the information and support they need.
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Pregnancy after loss, during Covid-19.
Tor Cook has struggled with fertility issues and sadly experienced 4 losses. She is currently pregnant in the midst of a global pandemic.
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Simple swab to tell which twins are really at risk of premature birth
A test developed by teams from Tommy’s London Research Centre can help predict whether twins will be born prematurely, a newly published study has found.
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UK baby charities warn vital services for women and families at risk of closure
Tommy’s and other charities working to support parents and families and to save babies’ lives during the COVID-19 outbreak are warning that their vital services will soon cease to exist without urgent financial support from the Government.
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A personal meaning of motherhood and Mother's Day
We asked our lovely friend and supporter, Jennie Agg, what motherhood and Mother's Day means to her. In this piece, she speaks of her difficult past experiences of Mother's Day, how she has grappled with a sense of being in limbo, and the ultimate purity of her feeling of mother love.
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