Understanding how pregnancy goes wrong
About the study
This study is part of Tommy’s Project and is investigating whether home environmental factors are important in terms of their effect both on pregnancy, but also how well a baby grows in the womb.
There is a home environment questionnaire to complete. There are no blood samples required or extra hospital research visits to attend.
Can I take part?
Pregnant women attending the Wirral Women's and Children's Hospital for a routine appointment; this can be any time during pregnancy.
You must be pregnant with just one baby
You may be approached by our research team during your visit.
What is involved?
- You complete a questionnaire
- We access your medical records
If you agree to take part, you will be asked to complete a consent form. We will access your medical records to get the following information, anonymously:
- Age
- Ethnicity
- History of any present or previous medical conditions experienced during pregnancy
- Mode of delivery, birth outcomes, etc. This will help us understand your medical background, any predispositions to developing morbidities in the present or subsequent pregnancies and minimizing risks.
You will provide information, via the questionnaire, about indoor and ambient pollution exposure during pregnancy. Exposure to air pollution can be related to a higher risk of pregnancy-related complications in the parent.
Information from this questionnaire can help us establish a link between pollution exposure and unfavourable pregnancy outcomes such as preterm labour and low birth weight amongst others.
More information
The Tommy’s Project: understanding how pregnancy goes wrong | Tommy's