Premature birth research projects
Around 53,000 babies are born prematurely each year in the UK. We are saving lives by researching the causes of premature birth and developing new treatments to prevent it.
Premature birth research
How to involve parents in decision making during premature birth
Our researcher team are finding the best ways of involving parents in the decisions that are made during premature labour.
Premature birth research
The role of mechanobiology in spontaneous premature birth
Our researchers are using mechanobiology – an emerging field of science – to find out more about the causes of premature birth.
Premature birth research
Preventing premature birth after a caesarean section
Our researchers are developing a pre-pregnancy ultrasound screening test to assess women and birthing people who’ve previously had a c-section late in labour.
Premature birth research
Understanding why the cervix sometimes shortens too soon
Our researchers are finding out more about the causes of cervical shortening so they can work out better ways of treating it and preventing premature birth.
Premature birth research
What are the effects of unnecessary treatment with corticosteroids during pregnancy?
Corticosteroids can be used to help a baby’s lungs develop if a woman is at risk of going into labour early. However, they are sometimes used ‘just in case’.
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.
Premature birth research
The EQUIPTT study: Testing an app that calculates the risk of premature birth
The QUIPP app – developed by Tommy’s researchers – can help doctors decide how best to treat women at risk of premature birth.
Premature birth research
What are the effects of corticosteroids for babies born at term?
Tommy's researchers are investigating what effect corticosteroids have on babies who were at risk of being born prematurely but were carried to term after all.
Premature birth research
How does induction of labour affect educational achievement later in life?
Researchers are linking information about births to children’s school records to help doctors and parents make informed decisions about early induction.
Premature birth research
How to involve parents in decision making during premature birth
Our researcher team are finding the best ways of involving parents in the decisions that are made during premature labour.
Premature birth research
What are the effects of unnecessary treatment with corticosteroids during pregnancy?
Corticosteroids can be used to help a baby’s lungs develop if a woman is at risk of going into labour early. However, they are sometimes used ‘just in case’.
Premature birth research
The EQUIPTT study: Testing an app that calculates the risk of premature birth
The QUIPP app – developed by Tommy’s researchers – can help doctors decide how best to treat women at risk of premature birth.
Premature birth research
The role of mechanobiology in spontaneous premature birth
Our researchers are using mechanobiology – an emerging field of science – to find out more about the causes of premature birth.
Premature birth research
Understanding why the cervix sometimes shortens too soon
Our researchers are finding out more about the causes of cervical shortening so they can work out better ways of treating it and preventing premature birth.
Premature birth research
What are the effects of corticosteroids for babies born at term?
Tommy's researchers are investigating what effect corticosteroids have on babies who were at risk of being born prematurely but were carried to term after all.
Premature birth research
Preventing premature birth after a caesarean section
Our researchers are developing a pre-pregnancy ultrasound screening test to assess women and birthing people who’ve previously had a c-section late in labour.
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.
Premature birth research
How does induction of labour affect educational achievement later in life?
Researchers are linking information about births to children’s school records to help doctors and parents make informed decisions about early induction.