Study Information The P3 Study Assessing women’s feelings and preferences regarding a future pregnancy Welcome!Our research aims to help women have babies by choice, not by chance, to attain the best health they can before becoming pregnant, and to prevent poor pregnancy outcomes, particularly in women with unplanned pregnancies. For most women there are times in their life when they want to avoid pregnancy, and times when they want to have a baby. When they want to get pregnant, there are some things that women and men can do to improve their health and the chances of a healthy pregnancy. This includes stopping smoking, reaching a healthy weight and taking folic acid. But not everyone knows about this and it can be hard to get the right advice at the right time. When they do not want to get pregnant, women need help to choose the method of contraception that suits them best, else they are at risk of having an unplanned pregnancy. Read MoreLet's talk about Unplanned/Unwanted/Unintended Pregnancy Preconception Care/Advice Pre-pregnancy Care/Advice Contraception Family Planning Choice Recruitment Progress12 months follow up838/937 women 12 months follow up is now closed. 9 months follow up935/965 women 9 months follow up is now complete. 6 months follow up884/995 women 6 months follow up is now complete. 3 months follow up913/1000 women 3 months follow up is now complete. 2 week follow up150/150 women 2 week follow up is now complete. 1000/1000 womenSee progress details Thank you to everyone who has joined the study – we now have 1000 women taking part in the study! Latest News & Stories P3 Study welcomes flour fortification with folateSeptember 20, 2021The UK government has today (20th September 2021) announced that flour in the UK is to be fortified with folic acid, a move welcomed by the P3 Study team. This will help to prevent neural tube defects such as: Spina bifida – where the membranes around the spine do not close properly, which can problems with walking or controlling the bladder Read more P3 study recruiting for patient and public involvement groupJuly 14, 2021The P3 Study is now recruiting women to join a patient and public involvement group. This group will play a key role in how the next stages of the study are designed, how we interpret our results, and what research we carry out in the future. What is patient and public involvement? Patient and public involvement (also known as PPI) in Read more Contraception after having a baby by In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)April 20, 2021The use of the fertility treatment known as in vitro fertilisation (IVF), in which an egg is removed from the woman’s ovaries and fertilised with sperm in a laboratory, is consistently and dramatically increasing in the UK and other developed countries. 1-5% of babies born in the developed world are now conceived using this technology. The evidence on how common Read more Take part in new research on nutrition and diet in pregnancyMarch 18, 2021It can be helpful for mums-to-be and those planning a pregnancy to learn about different food groups and identify any gaps in their diet. For example, they may be consuming fewer food groups providing essential nutrients such as Iron and Calcium. However, during routine antenatal visits, a conversation about diet and lifestyle must happen to identify any gaps and address Read more See all news About P3 Study In this research we are interested in testing some questions about women’s feelings and preferences regarding a future pregnancy. About Our research aims to help women have babies by choice, not by chance, to attain the best health they can before becoming pregnant, and to prevent poor pregnancy outcomes, particularly in women with unplanned pregnancies. Learn MoreOur Project In this research we are interested in testing some questions about women’s feelings and preferences regarding a future pregnancy. These questions have been developed in America, and we want to make sure that they work in the United Kingdom. Learn MoreUCL Team This research is conducted by Dr Jennifer Hall, Dr Geraldine Barrett and Prof. Judith Stephenson from University College London, with Dr Corinne Rocca of University of California, San Francisco. Learn MoreContact For questions about this research, your rights as a subject, or any adverse effects related to the research, please contact: DR JENNIFER HALL EMAIL: P3-Study@ucl.ac.uk TELEPHONE: 0203 108 2040 Learn More View IRIS profile This research is conducted by Dr Jennifer Hall, Dr Geraldine Barrett, Anasztazia Gubijev and Prof. Judith Stephenson from University College London, with Dr Corinne Rocca of University of California, San Francisco. Take a surveyOur twitter... @p3_study - October 22, 2021, 1:09 pm Unplanned pregnancy at least doubled - this has huge implications for women's mental and physical health, health services, and a big missed opportunity for preconception health @BMJ_SRH @UCL_IfWH https://t.co/8KPZpAsknZ h J R @p3_study - September 20, 2021, 1:03 pm Delighted with the news of fortification of flour with folate in the UK - see our blog here https://t.co/hAaIZJGPSa h J R @p3_study - July 14, 2021, 1:15 pm We are looking for people to join our new public and patient involvement group - please see here for more information https://t.co/8U6JqlY7gq h J R @p3_study - April 20, 2021, 10:10 am Check out our new blog from Dr Annette Thwaites on her new study about #contraception post #IVF. If you have had a baby by #IVF in the last 2yrs you may be eligible to take part! https://t.co/SwtDezl8iE h J R @p3_study - March 18, 2021, 2:01 pm After a long hiatus we have a new blog on the P3Study website - highlighting research on nutrition and diet in pregnancy by the team at Southampton - please take a look! https://t.co/T3j0KlJCST https://t.co/dngQnXpeNp h J R Follow @p3_study Useful Links Contraception Information about the different types of contraception available and where to find them. View Abortion services 1 in 3 UK women will have an abortion by the time they are 45 years old. If you’re pregnant and considering abortion you are not alone. Abortion is available for free to those part of the NHS but can also be paid for privately. View Clinic finder Find the right clinic for you. View Pregnancy Planning These links give advice on what to do before pregnancy to increase your chances of getting pregnant and having a healthy pregnancy. View Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) STIs, previously referred to as STDs, are infections that are commonly spread by sexual activity. Many STIs do not cause symptoms initially. Here are a few useful links on STIs. View Sex education Sex education helps people gain the information, skills, and motivation to make healthy decisions about sex and sexuality. Sex education covers issues relating to sexuality, emotional relations, sexual anatomy, sexual activity, sexual reproduction, age of consent, reproductive health, reproductive rights, safe sex, contraception and so on. View Young people Information specifically tailored to young people on sex, contraception, relationships, legislation regarding sex, and more. View Domestic violence Domestic violence or abuse can happen to anyone. It includes physical, emotional and sexual abuse in romantic or sexual relationships, or between families. View Pregnancy complications Useful links on stillbirth, miscarriage, molar pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy and other pregnancy complications. View 24/7 anonymous help-line Samaritans – Talk to us any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. ViewStudy Partners