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
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 platform to allow continuous monitoring of 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
Ion channel activators as a potential treatment for women with pre-eclampsia
Tommy’s researchers are finding out whether drugs that activate the BKCa ion channel can be used to relax blood vessels and reduce blood pressure in pregnancy.
Other research
Understanding how eating disorders affect pregnant women
Our researchers have studied how common eating disorders are in pregnant women. This work highlights the need to raise awareness among healthcare professionals of eating disorders during pregnancy, so that we can ensure good health and wellbeing for every woman.
Other research
How do women feel about mental health discussions with midwives?
Our researchers looked at what women think about how mental health and wellbeing is dealt with during antenatal appointments.
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
Ion channel activators as a potential treatment for women with pre-eclampsia
Tommy’s researchers are finding out whether drugs that activate the BKCa ion channel can be used to relax blood vessels and reduce blood pressure in 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
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?
Other research
Understanding how eating disorders affect pregnant women
Our researchers have studied how common eating disorders are in pregnant women. This work highlights the need to raise awareness among healthcare professionals of eating disorders during pregnancy, so that we can ensure good health and wellbeing for every woman.
Pregnancy complication research
Developing a platform to allow continuous monitoring of 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.
Other research
How do women feel about mental health discussions with midwives?
Our researchers looked at what women think about how mental health and wellbeing is dealt with during antenatal appointments.