Push volunteers holding up baby onesies on city street to promote stillbirth prevention

OUR WORK

FOR FAMILIES. FOR BABIES. FOR CHANGE.

Since 2021, we've been on a mission to end preventable stillbirth in the US. Thanks to generous supporters like you, we've already begun addressing the systemic issues behind preventable stillbirth.

OUR WORK

FOR FAMILIES. FOR BABIES. FOR CHANGE.

Since 2021, we've been on a mission to end preventable stillbirths in the US. Thanks to generous supporters like you, we've already begun addressing the systemic issues behind preventable stillbirths.

1,100+

US healthcare professionals trained

50+

Partners across maternal health

2M+

People reached each quarter

OUR IMPACT

THE FIRST US STILLBIRTH ORG FOUNDED ON PRINCIPLES OF ANTIRACISM.

In just a few years, we've made significant progress in addressing major flaws in the US healthcare system to end preventable stillbirth.

HOW WE WORK.

Only big, bold, innovative action will create the change we want to see. We focus our efforts in 3 areas that can have the greatest impact:

We arm parents, providers, and policymakers with the evidence-based knowledge they need to reduce preventable stillbirth.

EDUCATION

Standardized Protocols

Implementing structured protocols to ensure consistent, effective care that can prevent stillbirths as proven by other countries.

Altered Fetal Movement (AFM)

Educating on the importance of detecting, reporting, and taking action at the first sign of change in fetal movement.

Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR)

How to screen for early onset fetal growth restriction and the importance of digital blood pressure measurement.

Placental Monitoring

How to identify placentas at risk of complications while there is still time take necessary medical actions to protect the baby.

Enhanced Risk Stratification

The importance of assessing and categorizing risk level to enable healthcare providers to offer personalized care and interventions.

Third Trimester Ultrasounds

Advocating for routine third trimester ultrasounds to improve early detection of potential complications.

Healthcare Provider Training

Accredited training for healthcare providers on best practices for stillbirth prevention, subsequent pregnancy care, and combatting implicit bias.

We demand change on a national scale through comprehensive public health policy updates to support stillbirth prevention.

ADVOCACY

Public Awareness Campaigns

Launch awareness campaigns to educate the public and medical community about stillbirth risks and prevention methods.

Fighting Systemic Racism

Centering diverse voices and fighting for reproductive justice is crucial for reducing higher stillbirth rates among marginalized communities.

Improved Data Collection

Robust data collection mandates will enable researchers to identify patterns and risk factors to further develop prevention tools.

Research Advancements

Advocating for more government funding to accelerate our collective knowledge of preventable stillbirth.

We empower the community with essential tools and resources to prevent stillbirths and provide support in the aftermath of loss.

COMMUNITY

Coalition for Action

Lead coordination across nonprofit and community-based partners in maternal mortality prevention, birth work & perinatal bereavement.

Community Resources

Educate and empower families, healthcare professionals, and community support providers to prevent stillbirths.

Post-Loss Care

Connect stillbirth families with comprehensive peer support and mental health services to help navigate life after loss, especially PAL.

Develop Advocates for Change

Provide a safe space for healing through collective action, while modeling and training equitable, inclusive, antiracist leadership.

Initiative Funding

Equip community members to fundraise for initiatives to discover new methods and strategies for preventing stillbirth.

WHAT WE'RE CURRENTLY WORKING ON.

Stillness Is An Illness

The powerful PUSH short film and national campaign to improve prenatal care protocols and "treat stillness as an illness" is gaining momentum. Join us.

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