Tommy’s launches new survey to understand how pregnancy health information reaches families
The questionnaire aims to close gaps in pregnancy health information across the UK
You know your own body best during pregnancy. But knowing when something might be wrong depends on having high quality, clear information at the right time.
When pregnancy health information is clear, timely and evidence based, it helps women and birthing people make informed decisions, recognise potential risks earlier, and seek care when it is needed. In turn, this can help support safer outcomes for both parent and baby.
That is the focus of a new initiative from Tommy’s, which has launched the Pregnancy Health Information Questionnaire to better understand how key pregnancy health messages are shared across the UK, and whether they are reaching people when they are most needed.
The survey will explore how pregnancy health information is accessed, how well it is understood, and whether women and birthing people feel they have received enough guidance to support a healthy pregnancy. It also aims to highlight gaps in communication, with the findings set to inform how future messaging is developed, targeted and delivered.
Tommy’s goal is to ensure that important health information is not only evidence based, but also clear, consistent and available at the right moment. By running the questionnaire regularly, the charity also hopes to track progress over time and build a stronger evidence base on what makes pregnancy information effective.
Women and birthing people who are currently pregnant or who have been pregnant in the last three years are invited to take part, including those who have experienced baby loss.
Take part in the Pregnancy Health Information Questionnaire and share your experience to help ensure everyone has the information they need, when they need it.
Participants will also be entered into a prize draw to win a £250 Mamas & Papas voucher or a shopping voucher as a thank you.