PERINATAL DEATH

This study tests whether placing warm sterile fluid into the womb during labor can reduce breathing problems in newborns when the amniotic fluid is stained with thick meconium. About 320 pregnant women at 36 weeks or later will be randomly assigned to receive either this fluid tr…

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

This study tests a new care pathway (OxGRIP) that adds extra ultrasound scans at 28, 32, and 36 weeks of pregnancy to better detect babies that are not growing well. Poor growth is a major risk factor for stillbirth, but current care often misses it. By comparing outcomes before …

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

This study tests whether a simple two-way text messaging system can help reduce newborn deaths in rural Kenya. About 3,000 pregnant women will be able to send texts to community health volunteers for advice and support. The goal is to see if this extra communication can improve n…