PERINATAL DEATH

This study is testing different ways to provide nutritional supplements to pregnant women in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to see which method works best at preventing problems like babies being born too small, too early, or stillborn. Researchers will enroll 6,750 pregnant women and gi…

This study is testing a new hospital program that uses ultrasound scans to better identify babies who are growing too slowly in the womb, a major risk for stillbirth. It will involve about 56,000 pregnant women receiving routine care at Oxford University Hospitals. The goal is to…

This study is testing whether a daily low-dose aspirin pill, started early in pregnancy, can prevent serious health problems for mothers with chronic high blood pressure and their babies. It will involve 500 pregnant women who will be randomly assigned to take either aspirin or a…

This study tests if a text messaging service can help prevent newborn deaths in Kenya. It connects new mothers with community health workers through daily automated texts, allowing moms to ask questions and report danger signs between monthly home visits. The goal is to see if th…

This UK study aims to identify preventable causes of pregnancy loss occurring between 20 and 28 weeks. Researchers will compare 316 women who experienced this early stillbirth with 632 women who have ongoing pregnancies. By examining factors like sleep position, diet, baby's move…