Stillbirth Research
National Stillbirth ResearchNHMRC funded study on unexplained stillbirth
Members of the PMG have recently received an NHMRC project grant to undertake a large population based epidemiological study on Unexplained Antepartum Fetal Death (UAFD). A group of clinicians and consumers within the PSANZ-PMG have commenced a collaborative effort to support and undertake research and related activities aimed at reducing the risk of UAFD (the ANZ Fetal Death Collaborative Group). This study forms the basis for this work within
The aim of this study is to determine the epidemiological characteristics of unexplained antepartum fetal death in terms of pregnancy risk, and the factors which can predict increased risk in the antenatal period. The study involves a case control study of 800 unexplained antepartum fetal deaths in three states of Australia (Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia) and also an analysis of information on all births in Australia which is routinely collected by Health Departments.
International Stillbirth Research
International Stillbirth Alliance
The PNM-SIG has developed collaborative links with the International Stillbirth Alliance. The ISA is a new coalition created to enhance and increase the effectiveness of individuals and groups already working to promote stillbirth research, education and awareness. The ISA exists because of a collaborative effort between First Candle (USA), Perinatal Research Center (Norway), SIDS & Kids (Australia).
Femina Study
The Fetal Movement Intervention Assessment (Femina) collaboration is an international, interdisciplinary collaborative effort related to reduced fetal movements (FM) in pregnancy. The Femina collaboration aim to study many aspects of reduced FM, its associations with outcome, and clinicians' ability to use increased vigilance and information about FM as a tool for improved quality of care, patient safety and perinatal outcomes.
MOMS Study
The goal of the Maternal Observations and Memories of Stillbirth (MOMS) study is to collect data that will help researchers, medical professionals, and women better understand all kinds of stillbirths and how to prevent them. This data also will provide those in the helping and counselling professions with insights on offering compassionate support to stillbirth families. The objective of the MOMS study is to increase scientific knowledge of stillbirth in order to reduce the numbers worldwide. MOMS is being conducted by an international group of highly renowned researchers.
IN-SI-DE
The international Interactive Inquiry into Sudden Intrauterine Unexplained Death is a collaborative effort to detect the determinants and risk factors for unexplained antepartum stillbirths. IN•SI•DE will explore the possibilities to identify pregnancies at risk through basic antenatal care. Possible clues which may assist to understand the mechanisms involved and possible changes in trends over time will be addressed.