Lucy Higgins

Obstetrician and research doctor. Passionate about improving pregnancy outcome after IVF-assisted conception.

[Jade Clayton @JadeClayton91]

If you feel you would like to take part in our research, then please get in touch with Jade Clayton at
[email protected]

@FertilityNUK @HimmatCo @blackmothersuk @Bf2gether

[Maternal & Fetal Health Research Centre @MFH_Research]

Rainbow Race 2024 🌈🌈🌈🌈

Rainbow Race 2024, in support of @tommys , is returning this September to Platts Fields Park, Manchester.

More details will be announced in the coming weeks.

#RainbowRace2024

@IVFPregnancyRes @MCR_SB_Research @v1kki_p @MidwifeThomas @MarkDilworth

[Lucy Higgins @IVFPregnancyRes]

@MiscarriageA @sandsuk @tommys @cahn_uk @himmatco @DontUWorryMama - so valuable to have your guidance!

[Lucy Higgins @IVFPregnancyRes]

Really productive month for @MFT_Research sponsored @NIHR funded @MiNESS20_28 study with research midwife coordinator @peacock1linda at the helm.
9 research sites now open (24 recruits) & 9 more about to launch. For a full list of current sites visit https://t.co/8rDuRdkjSf

[Lucy Higgins @IVFPregnancyRes]

2 highlights this month include meeting with co-investigators @MCR_SB_Research @jd_wilko @lucyk_smith @TomasinaStacey @kt2morris @ClaireOStorey @crustymcrusty & our international advisory committee to share our progress...

[MiNESS 20-28 study @MiNESS20_28]

Another site initiation visit #miness20-28 with @BlackpoolHosp not to mention last week’s new sites @CHFTNHS and @UHDBTrust. Welcome on board!

#stillbirthprevention #modifiable risk

@MCR_SB_Research @jd_wilko @kt2morris @crustymcrusty @LucyK_Smith @TomasinaStacey @ClaireOStorey

[Lucy Higgins @IVFPregnancyRes]

#movementsmatter

Watch this from @tommys:

https://t.co/9JycPY8Mst

For written info on #fetalmovement in a variety of languages please visit https://t.co/0Zm0MfC1zj

[Lucy Higgins @IVFPregnancyRes]

@BBCOne #correction

Babies do not “run out of room”. The feeling of movements may change over time but actual movement does not

I have cared for too many bereaved families for whom a reduction in movement was the only warning sign that could have allowed us to help their baby.

[Kicks Count @KicksCount]

PLEASE SHARE @BBC!! Having just told 1.6 million Doctors viewers “At 38 weeks the baby doesn’t move as much because there’s not enough room” you need to correct this!!! BABYS DO NOT SLOW DOWN..The show has already gone out so please at least share this information now.

[Lucy Higgins @IVFPregnancyRes]

To all pregnant people and those supporting them - please speak to a midwife/doctor about any concerns with your baby’s movements.

It’s likely nothing, and baby will be checked and you will be reassured. But rarely, it is something really important, and they can help you

[Lucy Higgins @IVFPregnancyRes]

The @NHSEngland #savingbabieslives care bundle has a specific action plan for taking reduced movement seriously, especially at the end of pregnancy

[Alexander Heazell @MCR_SB_Research]

Our multi-disciplinary and mutli-modal study : The effect of prone positioning on maternal haemodynamics and fetal wellbeing in the third trimester published in #PLOSONE @MFH_Research @DexterHasNoLab https://t.co/Fc6p6EqrDg

[Dr V Palin @v1kki_p]

Applications open for a #MRC funded studentship
Can we develop a reliable algorithm to identify #pregnancy episodes and outcomes across diverse populations using a national health record data base of 58 million inhabitants @OpenSAFELY
https://t.co/mRNhakMynO

[Lucy Higgins @IVFPregnancyRes]

@Sturmeylab What would Simon do?

[Alexander Heazell @MCR_SB_Research]

Seriously now. I am a clinician scientist working in reproductive biology & maternity care and this is 100% nonsense. There is no such thing as "woke science" there is science, that should challenge us and make us think. It may even increase our understanding. Please do better.

[Lucy Higgins @IVFPregnancyRes]

@DontUWorryMama @tommys @MidwifeThomas @MCR_SB_Research @v1kki_p What an absolutely fabulous achievement by all the #rainbowrace2023 family. We are so grateful for your support.

Rainbow race has always been about so much more than the money. But your fundraising really does help to provide better care for all.

[Tommy's @tommys]

Its #BlackMaternalMentalHealthWeek❤️

Founded by @MotherhoodGroup, this week aims to raise awareness of the mental health challenges faced by Black & Black Mixed-Heritage women & birthing people. Throughout the week, they'll be sharing info & support on their Instagram account.

[Lucy Higgins @IVFPregnancyRes]

Special shout to @DontUWorryMama @MidwifeThomas @MCR_SB_Research

Hopefully lots of #rainbowrace2023 photos to follow in the coming days

[Lucy Higgins @IVFPregnancyRes]

Finally collapsed on the sofa exhausted but elated after a wonderful #rainbowrace2023.

Thanks again to everyone who organised, helped and of course to all those fabulous people who fundraiser and raced.

For any final donations: https://t.co/ChKvKN0XVe

[Lucy Higgins @IVFPregnancyRes]

Finally collapsed on the sofa exhausted but elated after a wonderful #rainbowrace2023.

Thanks again to everyone who organised, helped and of course to all those fabulous people who fundraiser and raced.

For any final donations: https://t.co/ChKvKN0XVe

[Lucy Higgins @IVFPregnancyRes]

@MCR_SB_Research @DontUWorryMama @MidwifeThomas

I’m on my way! Let’s get #rainbowrace2023 started!

Fundraising is at £5118 for the wonderful @tommys @MFH_Research stillbirth research centre in #manchester

Can we smash last year’s total?!

https://t.co/ChKvKN0XVe

[Lucy Higgins @IVFPregnancyRes]

Good luck to all those joining #rainbowrace2023 today - all welcome if you are free!

Lakeside centre @PlattFieldsPark
Gather from 11am
Race starts 11:30
Bring a picnic!

Face paints, glitter tattoos, transfer tattoos & drinks (hot/cold) for a small fee

Can’t wait to see you!