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Maternal Health Research Afternoon

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When

Thursday 21 May 2026

1pm - 4pm

Cost

Free

Where

H241, Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine

Organiser

Health, Social Care and Medicine

Health building on campus beside the lake.

Join us for an informative and interactive session, led by Dr Julie Abayomi and Dr Mhairi Macdonald, showcasing the maternal health research happening here at Edge Hill University and our partner organisations.

During this session there will be a think tank to help members develop their research ideas, an opportunity for networking, and a workshop about creative research methods led by Dr Jane Rooney and Dr Lena Simic.

Session Agenda

Location: H241, Faculty of Health, Social Care & Medicine Building, Edge Hill University or via Microsoft Teams.

1pm – 1.10pmWelcome
1.10pm – 1.25pmDr Mhairi MacDonald – think tank (physical activity in pregnancy)
1.25 pm – 1.40pmDr Margaret Charnley – Alcohol Consumption in Breastfeeding Women
1.40pm – 1.55pmDr Katie Cole – An evaluation of Mamafit (online)
1.55pm – 2.10pmFatima Koroma – Nutrition and miscarriage
2.10pm – 2.25pmDr Shuchang Liu – Investigating the Usage and Adherence of Maternal Nutrition Smartphone Apps Among Pregnant and Lactating Women in the UK
2.30pm – 2.50pmNetworking break
2.50pm – 3.05pmDr Julie Abayomi – Co-developing a nutritional resource for antenatal care: A proposal
3.05pm – 3.50pmDr Lena Simic & Dr Jane Rooney – Creative methods workshop
3.50pm – 4pmClosing Remarks

Any enquiries please contact [email protected]

Who is this event for?

Audiences: researchers