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Maternity research

The Reproductive Health and Childbirth Research Team provide the opportunity for anyone who is pregnant to take part in maternity studies at Ä¢¹½tvÊÓÆµ Teaching Hospitals.

Photo of research team wearing purple, lilac and navy uniforms. Group of 11 midwives and research assistants stood against a background of Yorkshire scenery.

Our current studies

– this study study tests for 200+ rare genetic conditions. By taking part, you could find out early about a possible genetic condition in your baby. or find on the Generation Study website.

BaBi Ä¢¹½tvÊÓÆµ study – this study will help us to learn more about how families can live healthier, happier lives.

– A maternal vaccine study that could help protect babies around the world from Group B Streptococcus (GBS).

– this study is looking at the lifestyle, food, growth (size), and dental health of children aged 6 months to 5 years.

–  a large study that will help us to understand all the effects for women and babies if we give low-dose iron supplements during pregnancy to prevent anaemia.

MOLI study – this study is looking at how effective a drug called Mifepristone is at inducing labour and/or making the body more ready for labour at term.

– this study is looking at pregnancy outcomes using continuous glucose monitoring technology in pregnant women with early-onset Type 2 diabetes

– this study aims to find better ways to help prevent early stillbirth.

– Improving maternity and neonatal care in England: a formative evaluation of the implementation of the Core Competency Framework to improve multi-professional practice.

Azalea – this study is looking at the use of Nipocalimab in pregnancies at risk for severe haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn (HDFN).

Our vision

Our vision is for Ä¢¹½tvÊÓÆµ to be a world leader in clinical research developing new treatments which will as quickly as possible bring improvements for those in our care.

The Reproductive Health and Childbirth Research Team in Ä¢¹½tvÊÓÆµ wants everyone who is pregnant to have the opportunity to participate in a research study, as participation in clinical trials/studies has been shown to improve health outcomes by 25%.* Therefore when you attend hospital you may be invited to take part in one of our research studies.

Contact us

Telephone: 0113 206 6473

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Mr Nigel Simpson: Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Ä¢¹½tvÊÓÆµ Teaching Hospitals and Senior Lecturer at the University of Ä¢¹½tvÊÓÆµ. Nigel is also the NIHR Clinical Research Network National Specialty Lead for Reproductive Health.

  • Emily Scriven: Team Leader and Senior Research Nurse
  • Karen Elson: Research Midwife
  • Jenny Dignon: Research Midwife
  • Jayne Wagstaff: Research Midwife
  • Carina Craig: Research midwife
  • Del Endersby: Research Midwife
  • Jessica Towning: Senior Clinical Trials Assistant (CTA)
  • Joanna Parker: Clinical Trials Assistant
  • Janet Ward: Clinical Trials Assistant
  • Angelika Pelka: Senior Clinical Trials Assistant
  • Rachel de la Rue: Senior Clinical Trials Assistant
  • Anna Lindley: Senior Clinical Trials Assistant
  • Rosie Wainman: Research Midwife
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