Stillbirth research projects
In the UK, 1 in every 250 pregnancies end in stillbirth – when a baby dies after 24 weeks gestation. This is equivalent to around 2,950 babies dying every year. Our research is helping to change this. Discover our stillbirth research projects here.
Stillbirth research
Inhibiting microRNAs in the placenta to reduce the risk of stillbirth
Tommy's researchers are looking for new treatments for failing placentas so that we can make sure babies grow properly and reduce the risk of stillbirth.
Stillbirth research
Improving the management of early-onset fetal growth restriction
Our researchers want to find better ways of helping women whose babies show signs early in pregnancy that they are not growing properly.
Stillbirth research
Older mothers and the ageing placenta
Consistent with ageing, the placenta in older mothers does not work as effectively. Researchers supported by Tommy’s are investigating why this happens.
Stillbirth research
MiNESS – is there a link between stillbirth and a woman’s position going to sleep?
A study led by Professor Alex Heazell at the Tommy’s Stillbirth Research Centre at St Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, investigated the link between stillbirth and a woman’s sleeping pattern.
Stillbirth research
What is the best way of helping women with very early fetal growth restriction?
Babies who stop growing very early in pregnancy are at high risk of being stillborn. Tommy’s are trying to find out how we can help women who are affected.
Stillbirth research
Testing for microRNAs to find out when the placenta isn’t working
Scientists have been looking to see if fragments of DNA-like material in a mother’s blood could be used as a sensitive test to find women at risk of stillbirth.
Stillbirth research
Diabetes, fetal growth and stillbirth
Women suffering from type 1 or type 2 diabetes are more likely to suffer from stillbirths. We want to help people with diabetes to have healthy pregnancies.
Stillbirth research
Can low levels of taurine make stillbirth more likely?
Tommy’s researchers are looking at how the lack of an important nutrient might harm the placenta during pregnancy, putting women at a higher risk of stillbirth.
Stillbirth research
Could beetroot juice be used to treat fetal growth restriction?
Fetal growth restriction is often caused by reduced blood flow across the placenta. Researchers funded by Tommy’s have found that beetroot juice, which is rich in a nutrient called nitrate, could potentially reduce blood pressure and improve blood flow to placenta.
Stillbirth research
Inhibiting microRNAs in the placenta to reduce the risk of stillbirth
Tommy's researchers are looking for new treatments for failing placentas so that we can make sure babies grow properly and reduce the risk of stillbirth.
Stillbirth research
What is the best way of helping women with very early fetal growth restriction?
Babies who stop growing very early in pregnancy are at high risk of being stillborn. Tommy’s are trying to find out how we can help women who are affected.
Stillbirth research
Diabetes, fetal growth and stillbirth
Women suffering from type 1 or type 2 diabetes are more likely to suffer from stillbirths. We want to help people with diabetes to have healthy pregnancies.
Stillbirth research
Improving the management of early-onset fetal growth restriction
Our researchers want to find better ways of helping women whose babies show signs early in pregnancy that they are not growing properly.
Stillbirth research
MiNESS – is there a link between stillbirth and a woman’s position going to sleep?
A study led by Professor Alex Heazell at the Tommy’s Stillbirth Research Centre at St Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, investigated the link between stillbirth and a woman’s sleeping pattern.
Stillbirth research
Can low levels of taurine make stillbirth more likely?
Tommy’s researchers are looking at how the lack of an important nutrient might harm the placenta during pregnancy, putting women at a higher risk of stillbirth.
Stillbirth research
Older mothers and the ageing placenta
Consistent with ageing, the placenta in older mothers does not work as effectively. Researchers supported by Tommy’s are investigating why this happens.
Stillbirth research
Testing for microRNAs to find out when the placenta isn’t working
Scientists have been looking to see if fragments of DNA-like material in a mother’s blood could be used as a sensitive test to find women at risk of stillbirth.
Stillbirth research
Could beetroot juice be used to treat fetal growth restriction?
Fetal growth restriction is often caused by reduced blood flow across the placenta. Researchers funded by Tommy’s have found that beetroot juice, which is rich in a nutrient called nitrate, could potentially reduce blood pressure and improve blood flow to placenta.