We want to continue to fund our ground-breaking research into miscarriage and stillbirth. Our appeal will also raise awareness of baby loss as we hope by sharing stories and the research we are funding, we can help families in their healing process.
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In the UK, it is estimated that 250,000 miscarriages and around 2,500 stillbirths happen every year. This means approximately 1 in 4 pregnancies end in loss. However, often the cause is unknown. There is a critical need for increased funding and research to better understand and prevent miscarriages, and to support those affected by pregnancy loss.
By funding research to better understand the different causes of miscarriage and stillbirth, we hope to gain new insights, improve treatment and care of pregnant women and influence healthcare practices for the better. For example, we are funding Dr Michael Wilkinson’s research exploring a new type of treatment to find out if low-dose steroids could improve blood flow to the placenta, reducing the risk of foetal growth restriction, which can cause miscarriage or, in some cases, stillbirth.