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Project Partners

The Bump2Baby and Me project is being delivered by an international consortium of partners. The consortium brings together expertise in implementation science, lifestyle change, health psychology, mHealth technology, health economics and health service delivery. Follow the links below for information on individual partners.

A glimpse into the life of a research dietitian
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A glimpse into the life of a research dietitian

Meet Vicky de Ruijter, a research dietitian in Bump2Baby and Me responsible for recruiting and meeting trial participants in Dublin.

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Highlights from Bump2Baby and Me Forum
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Highlights from Bump2Baby and Me Forum

Summary from our forum “Understanding Gestational Diabetes: Risk Factors, Screening and Clinical Practice” on 14th June 2023.

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Making the consent and recruitment of pregnant women to research fair and woman centred
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Making the consent and recruitment of pregnant women to research fair and woman centred

Achieving high quality consent in research trials is more than getting people to sign a form.

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Top tips for running a successful qualitative interview
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Top tips for running a successful qualitative interview

Qualitative interviewing is an important research method used to gain insights and perspectives from individuals about their experiences and attitudes.

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The importance of behaviour change in health interventions
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The importance of behaviour change in health interventions

In this blog post we explain the three different behaviour change theories being used in the project.

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Project Progress Update
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Project Progress Update

Find out more about our progress and achievements following the project's second reporting period.

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Using multiple implementation research methods: the key to unlocking new insights in maternal and child health
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Using multiple implementation research methods: the key to unlocking new insights in maternal and child health

In this blog we outline some of the research methods that we’re using in Bump2Baby and Me.

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Helping people to engage in clinical trials; the Bump2Baby and Me experience
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Helping people to engage in clinical trials; the Bump2Baby and Me experience

The aim of clinical trials is to test if a treatment works or new ways of delivering care.

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We can move to new ways of working
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We can move to new ways of working

New digital ways of working were discussed during our latest forum with Directors of Midwifery, Lois Mellor and Mary Brosnan.

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Talking policy with Dr Rupert Suckling
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Talking policy with Dr Rupert Suckling

Hear from our External Advisory Board Member, Dr Rupert Suckling, in this series of 'Talking policy' videos.

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The importance of workforce factors in adopting new healthcare innovations
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The importance of workforce factors in adopting new healthcare innovations

Healthcare innovations and new interventions to support patients can be really effective and often gather a lot of attention initially.

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Healthy weight gain during pregnancy
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Healthy weight gain during pregnancy

Keeping within recommended weight gain ranges during pregnancy is associated with better health for both women and their children.

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North Bristol NHS Trust team showcased for their innovative trial recruitment
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North Bristol NHS Trust team showcased for their innovative trial recruitment

Our team at North Bristol NHS Trust were recently the subject of a case study by NIHR.

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Digital empathy: A new concept for health coaching
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Digital empathy: A new concept for health coaching

In this blog, PhD student Elena Rey Velasco explains digital empathy and why it matters in remote health coaching interactions.

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Celebrating International Clinical Trials Day 2022
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Celebrating International Clinical Trials Day 2022

Recognising the work of all the partners and teams working on the Bump2Baby and Me project and trial.

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Pregnancy and Early Life: An Opportunity to Address Obesity
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Pregnancy and Early Life: An Opportunity to Address Obesity

Our latest forum, focused on obesity, took place on 6th April 2022. A recording of the forum is available.

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High quality, evidence-based research to guide decision making
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High quality, evidence-based research to guide decision making

Find out about the quality of evidence we are providing and how our project links to the TOPCHILD collaboration.

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Gestational diabetes: a growing burden and a challenge
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Gestational diabetes: a growing burden and a challenge

Gestational diabetes was the topic of our recent policy forum which brought together policy and health stakeholders.

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Bump2Baby and Me Protocol published
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Bump2Baby and Me Protocol published

The Bump2Baby and Me Protocol paper was published in Trials on 28th December 2021.

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From little things, big things grow!
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From little things, big things grow!

Our project coordinator and registered dietitian, Dr Sharleen O’Reilly, recently gave a public lecture on nutrition during and after pregnancy.

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