Research

The National Maternity Hospital is uniquely positioned to research and design health services, information and products for women and their babies.

Working with partners, the NMH Foundation has a single purpose:
To support research and innovation that will advance healthcare for women and babies today and tomorrow.

“Historically women have been excluded and under represented in research and clinical trials resulting in significant unmet health needs.

The National Maternity Hospital’s mission is to ensure all patients receive high quality, safe, evidence-based care, whilst listening to women’s voices and respecting their dignity and rights.Through research, we aim to save lives, shorten diagnosis times, provide evidence basedsolutions and close the gender health gap that has persisted in Ireland for too long”.

Prof Jennifer Walsh

The Master National Maternity Hospital

The MILQprem Research Project

Maternal milk is the gold standard nutrition for premature infants. This important study is exploring whether starting expression with a hospital-grade electric breast pump as soon as after birth rather than waiting up to 48 hours, can help mothers build their milk supply sooner. Read more here.

The EndoFert Study

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women, impacting daily life, fertility, and long-term health. Research is essential to improving understanding, diagnosis, and care. Watch the video here.

The Fetal Movement Monitor (FeMo) Study

A groundbreaking research project that could help save tiny babies. Watch the video here.

ROLO Study

It is a unique longitudinal birth cohort study involving 700 mothers recruited in early pregnancy and following them over the past 10 years. This is gathering invaluable insights into their health and development. Watch the video here.

PrePop Study

The aim of this research study is to identify whether providing healthy microbes in an oral probiotic supplement during pregnancy improves vaginal health and reduces preterm birth in women at high risk of having a preterm baby. Watch the video here.

Vode Study

The aim of this randomised clinical trial was to investigate if one laryngoscope led to higher rates of success at the first intubation attempt. Watch the video here.

Prevention of hypothermia in newborn preterm babies

Globally 1 in 10 babies are born prematurely. Dr Emma Dunne’s research project centers on the prevention of hypothermia in newborn preterm babies. Watch Emma's video here.