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PRU-MNHC

The Policy Research Unit in Maternal and Neonatal Health and Care (PRU-MNHC) began a programme of work in January 2019 with funding from the Policy Research Programme at the Department of Health and Social Care (England) via the National Institute for Health Research.

Clinical Trials Unit

The NPEU Clinical Trials Unit (NPEU CTU) is a fully registered UKCRC Clinical Trials Unit and typically runs a number of large multi-centre Randomised Controlled Trials.

SHEER

The NPEU also conducts Social Sciences, Health Economics and Epidemiological Research (SHEER) which includes on-going influential studies.

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a doctor vaccinates a pregnant woman. Pregnancy against vaccination

Almost all pregnant women admitted to intensive care with COVID-19 are unvaccinated, new study shows

Researchers urge all governments to prioritise pregnant women as an at-risk group for COVID-19 vaccination

A new analysis led by NPEU and published today in The Lancet Regional Health Europe has found that most pregnant women admitted to critical care with COVID-19 in Europe are unvaccinated. The findings are based on data from the International Network of Obstetric Survey Systems (INOSS), and combined data collected between May – December 2021 for six countries (the UK, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Italy).

Female doctor taking dose of Covid-19 vaccine for pregnant lady

Pregnant women now a priority group for COVID-19 vaccination

Study finds a marked decline in women’s satisfaction with postnatal care during the COVID-19 pandemic, but many were satisfied with care during pregnancy and birth