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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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Advice to help you cope on Mother’s Day
In the lead up to Mother's Day, you might find yourself thinking about how to process your emotions and what to do on the day itself. The anticipation can often feel scary or daunting, and finding ways to look after yourself is important. In this blog, you'll find advice from a few of our lovely supporters who understand how you're feeling.
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Giving some pregnant women progesterone could prevent 8,450 miscarriages a year, say experts
New research has revealed the benefits of giving progesterone to women with early pregnancy bleeding and a history of miscarriage.
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Tommy's hosts breakfast morning at the Foundling Museum
Tommy’s spent yesterday morning at the charming Foundling Museum in London, celebrating the work of Tommy’s National Centre for Maternity Improvement alongside the opening of the museum’s new exhibition, ‘Portraying Pregnancy’.
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Miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy may trigger long-term post-traumatic stress, anxiety and depression
The largest ever study into the psychological impact of miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy has shown that early-stage pregnancy loss can have a serious impact on mental health. The research was led by Professor Tom Bourne at the Tommy’s National Centre for Miscarriage Research at Imperial College London.
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A diabetes drug could lead to new treatment for recurrent miscarriage
A pilot trial led by Tommy’s National Centre for Miscarriage Research suggests diabetes drug could be repurposed to target the lining of the womb in women with recurrent miscarriage.
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New mothers and their babies are being put at risk because medics are so exhausted, study warns
More than a third of maternity doctors admitted they suffer from burnout and exhaustion. This means that they may avoid difficult cases, over-prescribe medications and care less about their patients, increasing the risk of mistakes.
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Abdominal stitch is more effective than vaginal stitch for recurrent preterm births
A clinical trial has shown that an abdominal stitch can save babies’ lives by reducing preterm birth for high-risk women who have had a previous failed vaginal stitch. The trial was led and co-authored by Professor Andrew Shennan, Clinical Director of Tommy’s Preterm Surveillance Clinic.
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“Capturing a glimmer of hope”: Artist creates personalised paintings of embryos
Chloe, founder of ‘Embaby Art’, sits down to have a chat with Tommy’s about her passion for creating personalised paintings for families going through IVF.
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Brown Paper Packages launch Baby Loss & Miscarriage Care Box
Gift company, Brown Paper Packages have designed a care box for those who have experienced baby loss.
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