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 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 P3 study leader in Boston for preterm birth and artificial intelligence meetingFebruary 19, 2020Dr Jennifer Hall, lead researcher on the P3 Study, took part in a 2 day symposium in Boston, USA on 13th and 14th February, with Prof. Anna David, Director of the UCL Institute for Women’s Health, who set up the Preterm Birth clinical service at UCLH in 2008, and which is now one of the busiest in the UK. The Read more Brazilian visit for P3 study teamNovember 21, 2019In October we were delighted to welcome Dr Ana Borges to UCL. Dr Borges is an Associate Professor at the University of Sao Paulo Public Health Nursing Department, Brazil. Her interest is sexual and reproductive health, with a focus on understanding contraceptive use patterns among Brazilian women, in particular, the relationships between contraceptive behaviour and unintended pregnancy, since the use Read more The use of smartphone apps to track period and fertilityOctober 19, 2019Women are increasingly turning to smartphone apps to track everything from their periods to their fertility. There is a multitude of such apps available, which only demonstrates how popular they’ve become in recent years. New technologies, and in particular self-tracking, are changing the way we perceive our bodies and health. Both users and doctors wonder about the opportunities and the 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 - 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 @p3_study - March 18, 2020, 11:45 am It may be harder to get contraception in the coming weeks - great advice on the Brook website https://t.co/a8FYxVencX - plan ahead people! https://t.co/PSiDME8Gyw h J R @p3_study - March 18, 2020, 9:14 am Times like these may lead to a baby boom. If a pregnancy isn't for you, please use an effective contraception. If it is, you can prepare for this, but bear in mind this would put you in a potentially vulnerable group. For info and links check our website: https://t.co/ZYQwJk7jiR h J R @p3_study - March 17, 2020, 3:42 pm @RCObsGyn: Questions about Coronavirus and pregnancy? Join us for a Q&A on Wednesday at 4.30pm. Please DM your questions https://t.co/Hfpi1S3DcG h J R @p3_study - December 16, 2019, 1:55 pm Research fellow post available working with the Preconception Partnership https://t.co/qLdQtmqNoS 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. 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