Our current research studies
The centre for Lactation, Infant Feeding and Translation (LIFT) conducts research to better support families with infant feeding, parenting and wellbeing. We have a team of researchers and PhD students who are conducting research into different aspects of this, with some open to parents and others those who support parents. We would really appreciate your time in sharing your thoughts and experiences. Our aim is always to conduct the research that supports parents to make informed decisions that are right for their family, and feel supported in doing that. Thank you for helping make a difference.
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Pregnancy, the cost of living crisis, diet and wellbeing
Starting solids, feeding your baby and the cost of living crisis
Providers of antenatal care and the cost of living crisis
Chance to win one of 5 x £20 shopping vouchers
This study is exploring how increased food costs might impact food choices, eating behaviour and wellbeing during pregnancy.
It is open to anyone who is in the UK and pregnant, regardless of income because we want to be able to explore differences in experiences based on income and costs suc
Chance to win one of 5 x £20 shopping vouchers
This study is exploring how increased food costs might impact food choices, eating behaviour and wellbeing during pregnancy.
It is open to anyone who is in the UK and pregnant, regardless of income because we want to be able to explore differences in experiences based on income and costs such as mortgages and childcare to show how many families this is potentially affecting.
Providers of antenatal care and the cost of living crisis
Starting solids, feeding your baby and the cost of living crisis
Providers of antenatal care and the cost of living crisis
Do you support women and families during pregnancy? Would you be able to spare some time to tell us about your experiences of how you think the cost of living crisis is affecting them?
This survey explores your experiences of how the cost of living crisis might be affecting diet, eating behaviour and wellbeing and what you think the solut
Do you support women and families during pregnancy? Would you be able to spare some time to tell us about your experiences of how you think the cost of living crisis is affecting them?
This survey explores your experiences of how the cost of living crisis might be affecting diet, eating behaviour and wellbeing and what you think the solutions might be.
Open to anyone working with pregnant women and families e.g. midwives, doulas, GPs, antenatal teachers and more
Starting solids, feeding your baby and the cost of living crisis
Starting solids, feeding your baby and the cost of living crisis
Starting solids, feeding your baby and the cost of living crisis
Chance to win one of 5 x £20 shopping vouchers.
This study is open to all UK parents with a baby aged 6 - 18 months old.
It is exploring your experiences of introducing solids to your baby, their diet and any concerns you might have, and how this might fit with the cost of living crisis.
It is open to anyone regardless of income because w
Chance to win one of 5 x £20 shopping vouchers.
This study is open to all UK parents with a baby aged 6 - 18 months old.
It is exploring your experiences of introducing solids to your baby, their diet and any concerns you might have, and how this might fit with the cost of living crisis.
It is open to anyone regardless of income because we want to be able to explore differences in experiences based on income and costs such as mortgages and childcare to show how many families this is potentially affecting.
Formula costs and the cost of living crisis - how can we better support parents?
Does your local authority have a pathway for parents to access formula milk in crisis?
Formula costs and the cost of living crisis - how can we better support parents?
Chance to win one of 10 x £20 shopping vouchers
Are you in the UK with a baby under 12 months? However your baby is fed or your household income we'd really appreciate your thoughts on how we can better support families.
There has been lots of discussion in the media about the costs of formula milk and what support parents need if they f
Chance to win one of 10 x £20 shopping vouchers
Are you in the UK with a baby under 12 months? However your baby is fed or your household income we'd really appreciate your thoughts on how we can better support families.
There has been lots of discussion in the media about the costs of formula milk and what support parents need if they find themselves unable to buy formula for their baby. We would like to know your views on the risks and benefits of different approaches and ideas you have to better support families in financial crisis.
Do you support parents with infant feeding, parenting or financial difficulties?
Does your local authority have a pathway for parents to access formula milk in crisis?
Formula costs and the cost of living crisis - how can we better support parents?
Do you support families with infant feeding, parenting or financial support?
We are conducting some research to understand how the cost-of-living crisis and financial difficulties are affecting parents’ ability to access formula milk for their baby.
We are looking for people who support parents to complete a survey about how you feel abou
Do you support families with infant feeding, parenting or financial support?
We are conducting some research to understand how the cost-of-living crisis and financial difficulties are affecting parents’ ability to access formula milk for their baby.
We are looking for people who support parents to complete a survey about how you feel about different options for parents in financial crisis to access formula for their baby e.g. via vouchers, food banks or through price reductions.
Does your local authority have a pathway for parents to access formula milk in crisis?
Does your local authority have a pathway for parents to access formula milk in crisis?
Does your local authority have a pathway for parents to access formula milk in crisis?
We are conducting a study to explore pathways for emergency formula milk provision for families in crisis in the UK. We'd really like to get a snapshot of the different pathway models that are currently in place and would really appreciate your help in doing that.
We've put together a form for anyone in the UK working with families in cri
We are conducting a study to explore pathways for emergency formula milk provision for families in crisis in the UK. We'd really like to get a snapshot of the different pathway models that are currently in place and would really appreciate your help in doing that.
We've put together a form for anyone in the UK working with families in crisis and who is knowledgeable about emergency formula provision to provide details of their local pathway.
You can simply add a link (if available) and there are some additional questions if you have time to complete them,