Pregnancy complication research projects
There are specific diseases that can cause complications during and after pregnancy. Discover our research projects on pregnancy complications here.
Pregnancy complication research
Does COVID-19 infection during pregnancy affect a baby’s brain?
Tommy's researchers want to find out whether infection with COVID-19 during pregnancy can affect how a baby’s brain develops in the womb.
Pregnancy complication research
PARROT-2: Can repeated placental growth factor testing improve outcomes for women with symptoms of pre-eclampsia?
Tommy’s researchers have already found that a simple blood test can help to identify women at risk of severe complications from pre-eclampsia.
Pregnancy complication research
PUFFIN-2: Using MRI scans to monitor pregnant women with diabetes
Tommy's wants to identify which women and babies are at risk of complications associated with type 1 or 2 diabetes. To do this, we are using MRI scans.
Pregnancy complication research
The risk of complications in pregnant women who are severely obese
Our researchers have been finding out about the risks facing pregnant women with severe obesity and the likelihood of complications in a second pregnancy.
Pregnancy complication research
Assessing the impact of COVID-19 infection on pregnant women and their babies
Researchers at Tommy’s Edinburgh Centre are collaborating with scientists across Scotland to assess the effects of COVID-19 during pregnancy on women and babies
Pregnancy complication research
Developing a better way of continuously monitoring a baby’s health during labour
Tommy’s researchers are beginning to manufacture a new sensor, which could help ensure any problems during labour are spotted and acted on as early as possible.
Pregnancy complication research
Monitoring blood pressure at home during the COVID-19 pandemic
Is home blood pressure monitoring effective and can it help reduce the number of face-to-face antenatal appointments needed during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Pregnancy complication research
The effects of COVID-19 on pregnant women and their babies: What can we find out from the Tommy’s National Reproductive Health Biobank?
Researchers are looking at samples from the Tommy’s National Reproductive Health Biobank to find out about the effects of COVID-19 on pregnant women and babies.
Pregnancy complication research
Caring for women with gestational diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic
During the pandemic, the care provided to women with gestational diabetes changed. Tommy's wants to find out about the impact on pregnant women and babies.
Pregnancy complication research
Does COVID-19 infection during pregnancy affect a baby’s brain?
Tommy's researchers want to find out whether infection with COVID-19 during pregnancy can affect how a baby’s brain develops in the womb.
Pregnancy complication research
Assessing the impact of COVID-19 infection on pregnant women and their babies
Researchers at Tommy’s Edinburgh Centre are collaborating with scientists across Scotland to assess the effects of COVID-19 during pregnancy on women and babies
Pregnancy complication research
Monitoring blood pressure at home during the COVID-19 pandemic
Is home blood pressure monitoring effective and can it help reduce the number of face-to-face antenatal appointments needed during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Pregnancy complication research
PARROT-2: Can repeated placental growth factor testing improve outcomes for women with symptoms of pre-eclampsia?
Tommy’s researchers have already found that a simple blood test can help to identify women at risk of severe complications from pre-eclampsia.
Pregnancy complication research
The risk of complications in pregnant women who are severely obese
Our researchers have been finding out about the risks facing pregnant women with severe obesity and the likelihood of complications in a second pregnancy.
Pregnancy complication research
The effects of COVID-19 on pregnant women and their babies: What can we find out from the Tommy’s National Reproductive Health Biobank?
Researchers are looking at samples from the Tommy’s National Reproductive Health Biobank to find out about the effects of COVID-19 on pregnant women and babies.
Pregnancy complication research
PUFFIN-2: Using MRI scans to monitor pregnant women with diabetes
Tommy's wants to identify which women and babies are at risk of complications associated with type 1 or 2 diabetes. To do this, we are using MRI scans.
Pregnancy complication research
Developing a better way of continuously monitoring a baby’s health during labour
Tommy’s researchers are beginning to manufacture a new sensor, which could help ensure any problems during labour are spotted and acted on as early as possible.
Pregnancy complication research
Caring for women with gestational diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic
During the pandemic, the care provided to women with gestational diabetes changed. Tommy's wants to find out about the impact on pregnant women and babies.