We provide information and support to empower parents during pregnancy
We provide evidence based, expert and user led, accessible pregnancy information to support expectant parents in understanding what they can do to support a safe and healthy pregnancy.
Pregnancy is a huge learning curve for women. Suddenly, their behaviour, diet and lifestyle will affect the health of another person - their baby. And not just as they grow in the womb, but potentially through childhood and beyond. Empowering women by giving them the information they need during pregnancy can make pregnancy safer and a whole new generation healthier.
Our pregnancy information service:
- is led by a team of Tommy's midwives
- is guided by our National Pregnancy Information Service Advisory Board, a group of senior representatives from midwifery and obstetrics that includes representatives from RCOG, RCM, NHS and Department of Health.
- includes a comprehensive website, a midwife-led Facebook page and an app for parents of premature babies
- is user-led and evidence-based
- follows a rigorous process that was accredited by the (now closed down) NHS England Information Standard Scheme.
Contact Tommy's Midwives
If you’re looking for advice from our midwives call our pregnancy line on 0800 014 7800 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm), or email [email protected].
Read more about how we produce health information resources
We fund research that saves lives
We fund four maternal and fetal research centres in the UK:
- St Thomas' in London focuses on preterm birth and late miscarriage
- St Mary’s in Manchester focuses on stillbirth and the placenta
- Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh focuses on obesity and preterm birth
- The University of Birmingham, The University of Warwick, and Imperial College London will host The Tommy's National Centre for Miscarriage Research
Each of our research centres has clinics where we see women who are at higher risk of pregnancy problems, some of whom are desperate for help after having repeated problems.
Together with our teams of scientists and clinicians, they are helping us provide the evidence that will make antenatal care better for all.
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About us
We fund research into miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth, and provide pregnancy health information to parents. We believe it is unacceptable that one in four women lose a baby during pregnancy or birth. We want every parent to have the best possible pregnancy outcomes and to take home happy, healthy babies.
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Who's who at Tommy's
Senior management staff at Tommy's
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Trustees and patrons
Find out who the trustees and patrons of Tommy's are.
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Tommy's research centres
Our vision is a future where the UK is the safest place in the world to give birth and excellent pregnancy care is available for all. We fund pioneering research to find causes and treatments for pregnancy complications to prevent baby loss and improve maternity care across the UK.
Pregnancy topics
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Mental health before, during and after pregnancy
Although it’s normal to have periods of worry and stress when you’re pregnant, some women have feelings that don’t go away and this can be a sign of something more serious.
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Exercise and activity in pregnancy
People may tell you that pregnancy is a good time to put your feet up. If your pregnancy is uncomplicated it is actually much healthier for you and your baby to exercise while pregnant.
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Weight management in pregnancy
Although you will be putting on weight in pregnancy as your baby grows, limiting the amount of extra weight gain in pregnancy will improve your health and your baby's, both now and in the future.
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Pregnancy calendar - your week-by-week guide to the stages of pregnancy
We've got all the information you need about your body, your emotions and your baby, week-by-week of your pregnancy.
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Labour & birth
Most women worry about how they will cope with the pain of labour and birth. You may worry too, especially if it is your first baby and you do not know what to expect.
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Pregnancy complications
Sometimes things go wrong during pregnancy and you need extra care
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Is it serious? Pregnancy symptom checker
In many cases the symptoms in this section can be treated easily and will not lead to a serious complication. But sometimes they are signs of something more serious.
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I’m pregnant
Finding out that you are pregnant, whether you have been trying for a pregnancy or not, can come as quite a surprise - or even a shock!
