PERINATAL DEATH

This study looks at the best way to provide balanced energy and protein supplements to pregnant women in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Researchers will compare giving supplements to everyone versus targeting only those at high risk. The goal is to prevent serious problems like low birth…

This study tests whether taking 150 mg of aspirin daily, starting before the 20th week of pregnancy, can prevent serious complications like preeclampsia, poor fetal growth, placental abruption, preterm birth, and death in pregnant women with chronic high blood pressure. About 500…

This study tests whether a two-way text messaging system can help reduce newborn deaths in rural Kenya. About 3,000 pregnant women will send messages to community health volunteers who normally visit homes. The goal is to see if faster, easier communication can improve newborn su…

This study aims to find factors that may cause pregnancy loss between 20 and 28 weeks, such as sleep position, smoking, or caffeine. Researchers will compare 316 women who experienced an early stillbirth with 632 women who had a healthy pregnancy. The goal is to identify changes …

This study looks at a new way of using ultrasound scans during pregnancy to find babies that are not growing well. Poor growth is a major risk factor for stillbirth, but current methods miss about 3 out of 4 cases. The Oxford Growth Restriction Pathway (OxGRIP) adds extra scans a…