Researcher Professor Vicki Flenady has said, "We do know that when a baby is unwell during pregnancy he or she will move less. Not a strong and not as often. We call this decreased fetal movements. It can be an early warning sign of a baby at risk….it is associated with adverse outcome and even stillbirth…."
Professor Vicki Flenady
Researcher
Research continues to show that monitoring baby's movements can also reduce anxiety among pregnant women by empowering them to listen to their babies, listen to themselves and seek professional help if they feel that they need it.
Professor Flenady has also said "We believe that if we can provide information to women about what is normal fetal movements and when to report those movements, we'll have an opportunity to identify those babies at most risk and intervene to avoid that adverse outcome. And on the flip side, women who are unnecessarily concerned, because they have a healthy baby, will have their anxiety relieved."
Professor Vicki Flenady
Researcher
There are a number of stillbirth organisations in Australia who we collaborate with in research programs in the aid of stillbirth reduction. These institutions are leading the charge in understanding, preventing, and ultimately reducing stillbirth rates.
Curtin University is a leading research institution contributing to advancements in stillbirth prevention, maternal health, and fetal wellbeing. Its research focuses on identifying risk factors, improving early detection, and developing evidence-informed strategies to improve pregnancy outcomes.
The Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth leads a coordinated national research program aimed at reducing preventable stillbirth in Australia. The Centre brings together researchers, clinicians, and policy leaders to translate evidence into practice and strengthen prevention strategies.
Stillbirth Foundation Australia is dedicated to reducing the incidence of stillbirth through research funding, education, and awareness. The Foundation supports innovative research initiatives while advocating for improved care and prevention.
PSANZ Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Alliance works to reduce stillbirth and neonatal death across Australia and New Zealand. The Alliance promotes high-quality collaborative research, evidence-based clinical guidelines, and best practice care to improve outcomes for families.
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