Take part in research

Sometimes we are asked to share research opportunities with families. Sometimes we seek input from bereaved families, and sometimes from new and expectant parents or carers. Your input helps us work with researchers to keep babies safe, and keep grieving families supported.

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Projects that families can take part in

We only promote research studies to families if we believe they are relevant to, or closely associated with, our work. Whilst we do ask for proof of ethical approval, we are not involved in running these studies and they may not be funded by The Lullaby Trust, so any questions you have should be directed to the study contacts below.

Projects we are funding

Have you used maternity or neonatal services in England?

Have your voice heard. Share your experience with the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation and help shape the future of care for women and families across the country.

Open until 17 March 2026.

Responses to the Call for Evidence will be used to inform the development of the national recommendations which will shape the future of maternity and neonatal services in England. The Call for Evidence consists of two surveys: one for women and people who have been pregnant to share their experiences of maternity and neonatal services; and one for people who have supported someone through pregnancy.

Take part

Navigating physical activity in pregnancy after experiencing pregnancy loss

Researchers at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) would like to hear about your experiences of navigating physical activity in pregnancy after experiencing pregnancy loss. All experiences are welcome, whether you consider yourself active or not. Your insights could be valuable in improving the advice and care for people who experience pregnancy loss.

Who can take part?

If you:

Have experienced pregnancy loss
Are currently pregnant or have given birth in the past two years following a pregnancy that occurred after pregnancy loss

What’s involved?

You will be invited to participate in a 45-60 minute interview to talk about your experiences of pregnancy and pregnancy loss, your use of physical activity during pregnancy and what influenced your decisions about physical activity. This can take place at the Salomons Institute in Tunbridge Wells or online using Microsoft Teams. You will be offered a £10 Amazon voucher to thank you for your participation.

The researchers note that they use the term ‘women’ to refer to participants in this study, but acknowledge and respect that not all individuals who are childbearing identify this way. This study welcomes participation from people of all gender identities who are pregnant or one-year postpartum and have experienced pregnancy loss.

Learn more and register

Ask questions to lead researcher, Beki Brennan

Young fathers’ experiences

This research, based at the University of Lincoln, is aiming to better understand young fathers’ experiences of safer sleep, parenting, and infant care.

You can take part if you:

Are a father aged 18-25
Have become a father in the last two years
Currently live in the UK

You will:

Take part in an online 60 minute interview in English. You must be willing to be audio recorded.

You will receive a £15 Amazon voucher as a thank you for your time. If you’re interested, contact Sarah Turner on [email protected].

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Black women’s experiences of miscarriage

This research aims to explore Black women’s experiences of miscarriage in the UK, It also aims to understand the different types of support accessed during this period.

You can take part if you: