Principle and Co-Investigators

Dr Erica Cook- Co-PI In Our Shoes and SunFLowEr (PI WP1)

I am a Senior Lecturer in Health Psychology at the University of Bedfordshire and have a keen interest in community engagement.

My personal experience of recurrent miscarriage motivated me to co-lead this research and i am excited on what impact this journey will bring.

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Dr Faye Powell- Co-PI In Our Shoes and SunFLowEr (PI WP2)

I am a Senior Lecturer in Developmental Psychologist with a keen interest in health promotion in parents and their children.

Outside of research I am a lover of food, keeping active, the great outdoors, horses (and Psychology of course).

Research Assistants

Amy Ridge- Research Assistant and Dissemination Officer

I am the Research Assistant and Dissemination Officer for the Pregnancy Loss Research Network. I studied BSc Psychology, Counselling and Therapies at the University of Bedfordshire and graduated with a first in 2022. I am currently studying for a MSc by research with my own project investigating women's experiences of early commercial ultrasounds in England. 

I have an interest in the study of Death and Bereavement, Developmental Psychology, and Person-centered approaches to care. My hobbies include art/design and cooking various foods.

Ashleigh Lois - WP2 Research Assistant

I am one of the Research Assistants for the Pregnancy Loss Research Network. My academic background includes Education with Psychology (BSc), MSc Applied Psychology (BPS Accredited), MSc Health Psychology.

My Health Psychology Dissertation project explored bereaved mothers’ experiences of engaging in group-based specialist counselling therapy delivered by Petals after experiencing a Termination of Pregnancy for Medical Reasons. I am currently an MPhil/PhD student focusing on inequalities and access to palliative and end-of-life care.

Outside of research, I enjoy watching sport, home interior and creative hobbies.