Reproductive Health and Childbirth

Resources for engagement and involvement in health research

The following free resources are to effectively engage patients, the public, professionals, and industry in health research. This website is provided by the NIHR Clinical Research Network Thames Valley and South Midlands. Contact: comms.crnthamesvalley@nihr.ac.uk.

ANODE study results poster 

Poster on the results of a study into whether a single dose of antibiotics can reduce infections after an operative vaginal birth from the NIHR Clinical Research Network Thames Valley and South Midlands. Audience: public.


RESPITE study results poster 

Poster on the results of a study into which painkiller is most effective for women in labour from the NIHR Clinical Research Network Thames Valley and South Midlands. Audience: public.

DiPEP study results poster 

Poster on the results of a study into whether blood tests or scans should be used to diagnose blood clots in pregnancy from the NIHR Clinical Research Network Thames Valley and South Midlands. Audience: public.

Lauren: breastfeeding research video 

Two minute video on Lauren and her baby Theo taking part in an NHS study into whether surgery for tongue-tie helps with breastfeeding, provided by the NIHR Clinical Research Network Thames Valley and South Midlands. A shorter subtitled version is also available for social media. Visit the NIHR YouTube channel to watch more videos. Audience: public.

Samantha: endometriosis research video 

One minute video on Samantha speaking about having endometriosis - a painful womb condition which can cause infertility - and why she is taking part in NHS research to help others, provided by the NIHR Clinical Research Network Thames Valley and South Midlands. Download an MP4 copy of the video here. Visit the NIHR YouTube channel to watch more videos. Audience: public.

Taking part in pregnancy research: Grace's story

Poster about a participant in a pregnancy study in Oxford. Click the link to download and print from PDF. To order hard copies please complete this form. Audience: public.