Pregnancy and conception

WIRF is committed to improving reproductive health, pregnancy outcomes, and maternal care through cutting-edge research. From understanding the earliest stages of conception to enhancing care during labour and birth, our research explores innovative ways to support families on their journey to parenthood.

Explore our Research

The Raine Study
One of our key research contributions is through investment in The Raine Study, one of the world’s longest-running pregnancy and birth cohort studies. This landmark project has provided invaluable insights into how early-life exposures – before and during pregnancy – can influence lifelong health outcomes. By examining factors such as genetics, nutrition, and environmental influences, The Raine Study continues to shape policies and interventions that improve pregnancy and child health.
Innovative approaches to reproductive and maternal health
WIRF supports innovative approaches to reproductive and maternal health, including research into the impact of diet on male reproductive health, research into melatonin supplementation to reduce the induction of labour rate in first-time mothers, and research into new ways to improve emergency birth training.

The Raine Study

One of our key research contributions is through investment in The Raine Study, one of the world’s longest-running pregnancy and birth cohort studies. This landmark project has provided invaluable insights into how early-life exposures – before and during pregnancy – can influence lifelong health outcomes. By examining factors such as genetics, nutrition, and environmental influences, The Raine Study continues to shape policies and interventions that improve pregnancy and child health.

Innovative approaches to reproductive and maternal health

WIRF supports innovative approaches to reproductive and maternal health, including research into the impact of diet on male reproductive health, research into melatonin supplementation to reduce the induction of labour rate in first-time mothers, and research into new ways to improve emergency birth training.