Predicting preterm birth 09 Sep 2020 A new study examining the link between a woman’s bacterial signature and preterm birth is being heralded as a major breakthrough in pregnancy care. Read More
Media Release 13 August 2020 13 Aug 2020 Bringing our community together one handwritten message at a time Read More
10% drop in Canberra’s rates of early birth 07 Jul 2020 Preterm birth prevention program leads to 10% drop in Canberra’s rates of early birth Read More
Media Release 05 Jun 2020 Examining a pioneering WA program and how it is preventing premature births Read More
Optimising steroid use in pregnancy 22 May 2020 A WA-based research program aiming to optimise steroid use in pregnancy has continued to refine this critical intervention for treating preterm birth whilst minimising any potential side effects of excess exposure. Read More
Artificial womb rewrites its own record books 07 May 2020 A major milestone in technology based around the use of an artificial womb is further matching this pioneering medical intervention to those that will one day require it – extremely premature babies. Media release Read More
Mother’s Day 2020: WIRF and Lawley’s Bakery 05 May 2020 Perth mothers in need of spoiling are at the centre of a very special campaign being led by the Women & Infants Research Foundation (WIRF) and Lawley’s Bakery this Mother’s Day. Read More
Feilman funding boosts outlook for mothers & babies 27 Mar 2020 Critical new funding provided by the Feilman Foundation is set to play a key role in the new national approach to preventing preterm birth. media release Read More
COVID-19 Statement for pregnant women 17 Mar 2020 Following the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic, we understand that all pregnant women will feel a great sense of anxiety about their own health and that of their unborn or newborn baby. Read More
WA community to unite for Little Angels 2020 26 Feb 2020 A highly anticipated inclusion to Perth’s events calendar is set to celebrate the journey of a family that has been touched by WIRF's work to prevent preterm birth. Read More
Preterm Birth Alliance SA launch event 18 Feb 2020 An event to address South Australia’s alarming rates of preterm birth is set to benefit thousands of women, families and infants across the state. Read More
Prof Newnham: 2020 Senior AOTY 29 Jan 2020 WIRF’S Chief Scientific Director, Professor John Newnham, has been named as the 2020 Senior Australian of the Year. Read More