Research

There are three key research components of MaatHRI: (i) a repeated monthly survey of known and emerging life-threatening maternal complications; (ii) large-scale epidemiological studies to generate evidence to improve the health of future mothers and babies; and (iii) student and post-doctoral research projects. The research work is supported by a laboratory infrastructure created through a partnership with a private laboratory in India. Since its establishment in September 2018, the research platform is being used to undertake studies to improve the clinical management and outcomes of pregnant women with anaemia and heart failure, and recently to improve perinatal mental health.