Preterm birth complications are the leading cause of death among children under five globally. It’s a stark reminder of why research matters, and why we can’t stop searching for answers. With your support, we can fund the science needed to understand, treat and ultimately prevent premature birth. 💙

Premature birth is a global challenge so our research must be global too.🌎 At Borne, we connect scientists, clinicians and institutions across borders to accelerate research that could improve outcomes for mothers and babies everywhere. See the projects we fund here: https://ow.ly/So2r50ZqJ8Y

What difference could just one more week make? A huge one. 💗 Prolonging pregnancies destined for preterm birth by just one week could save the NHS over £260 million a year, while giving babies critical extra time to grow and develop. #everyweekmatters

That's one of the biggest challenges in preventing premature birth. That many happen unexpectedly, with little or no warning. Without reliable ways to identify who is at risk, opportunities for early intervention can be missed.

This Father's Day, we're sharing the voices of fathers whose lives have been touched by premature birth and baby loss. When Zack George spoke on The Borne Podcast about the loss of his son Leo, he also spoke about something many fathers experience but rarely discuss: grief.

With Father’s Day approaching, we’re reflecting on the impact of premature birth on fathers. Charlie's story offers a powerful reminder that behind every neonatal journey is a family navigating hope, fear, and resilience together.

As we approach Father’s Day, we reflect on the often-unspoken emotional toll of premature birth on dads. In the last series of The Borne Podcast, actor and Borne Patron Alistair Petrie shared his own powerful story of becoming a father to premature twins.

We're delighted to congratulate Professor Anne Dell on being ranked among the UK's top 40 scientists in the field of Biology & Biochemistry . Professor Dell is a co-investigator on a recently completed Borne-funded project, exploring the development of a test to help predict preterm birth.

Why does premature birth happen? We still don’t fully know. Borne-funded research from Imperial College London is exploring how the mother’s immune system may influence pregnancy and preterm birth, helping us move closer to earlier prediction and better outcomes for babies.

Understanding premature birth is only part of the challenge, we also need treatments that can change outcomes today. Borne funds research exploring safe ways to delay labour, reduce complications, and improve outcomes for babies born too soon. #PrematureBirthResearch #Borne

10 years of Borne - over the last decade, together we’ve: 🩷 Invested £8.5 million into research 🩷 Supported 40+ pioneering projects 🩷 Funded research in 6 countries 🩷 Supported future researchers and clinicians 🩷 Built a global community united by one mission

There aren’t enough midwives and too many babies are born too soon. In the UK, ~60,000 premature births happen each year. At Borne, we fund research and support future experts working to improve outcomes. #IDM2026 #OneMillionMoreMidwives

We’re proud to support research exploring a potential new treatment for preterm birth. FX125L has shown promise in early studies and is now being tested for its impact on long-term health outcomes in babies. Learn more: https://ow.ly/EMyq50YySlf #Borne #PrematureBirth #MedicalResearch

How can we prevent preterm birth if we don’t fully understand what triggers labour? At Borne, our Finding Answers research focuses on uncovering the biology of pregnancy, building the foundation for future preventative treatments. Find out more in the 'research' section of our website. #borne

We’re proud to support research exploring how immune cells help the placenta implant in early pregnancy. Understanding this process could help predict and prevent complications that lead to preterm birth. Learn more: https://ow.ly/MfIz50YyQXA #prematurebirthresearch #maternalhealthresearch #borne

On #WorldHealthDay, we recognise premature birth as a critical global health challenge. 15 million babies are born too soon each year, with long-term impacts on health, development and healthcare systems. At Borne, we fund research to better understand and prevent preterm birth worldwide. 🌍

52 researchers. One room. From Big BUMP to emerging technologies and critical debates on research ethics, the Borne Collaborative 2026 brought global expertise together to shape what comes next in pregnancy research. Read all about it here 👉 https://ow.ly/rGE250YBktB #Borne #bornecollaborative

Borne Collaborative Meeting 2026: Advancing Research in Pregnancy and Preterm Birth - Borne

Borne was delighted to host its annual Borne Collaborative Meeting on March 24th 2026 in Puerto Rico, alongside the 73rd Society for Reproductive Investigation Annual Conference. The meeting brought together 52 of the world’s leading scientists, clinical researchers, and emerging talents in pregnancy and reproductive health research for a day of discussion, collaboration, and scientific exchange.

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We’re proud to support research exploring new ways to prevent preterm birth. The FAB study is testing whether DHA could reduce risk for women with low levels. Read more: https://ow.ly/H9w950YyPJM #prematurebirth #research #DHA #womenshealth #researchproject #borne

Borne is proud to host the inaugural Borne Lecture at #SRI2026. Prof Sarah England (WashU) will present “Rhythms and Pregnancy”, building on her leading work in uterine excitation and labour mechanisms. Advancing fundamental science to better understand preterm birth. #prematurebirth #sri #borne

Series 3 of the Borne Podcast is here 🎙️ We’re continuing important conversations around pregnancy, premature birth, and women’s health. Episode 1 with Professor Lucilla Poston is live now. 🎧 www.borne.org.uk/podcast/ep-1...

Ep. 1: Can we prevent premature birth? Professor Lucilla Poston explains - Borne

In this opening episode of Series Three, Ellie, Caro and Mark are joined by Professor Lucilla Poston CBE. Lucilla is the Chair of the Borne Scientific Advisory Board, a group of clinicians and scienti...

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Speaker spotlight: Alice Buchan Alice will present within the session on emerging experimental approaches at the Borne Collaborative. New technologies and fresh perspectives are essential to advancing research into premature birth. #BorneCollaborative

Speaker spotlight: Dr Yong Wang, who will present within the session Electricity and the uterus: propagation from lab to clinic , exploring how uterine excitation contributes to the onset of labour. Understanding these mechanisms is key to improving prediction and prevention of preterm birth.

Speaker spotlight: Dr Stephen Lye Dr Lye will present on spatial proteomics in our session on emerging experimental approaches. New technologies are helping researchers understand pregnancy biology at an unprecedented level of detail. #BorneCollaborative #PregnancyResearch

Speaker spotlight: Prof Yuhang Xu Who will present on spatiotemporal electrical propagation within the session Electricity and the uterus: propagation from lab to clinic. Understanding how electrical signals coordinate labour is key to improving prediction and prevention of preterm birth. #Borne

Speaker spotlight: Prof Suhas Kallapur. He will present within the session “Electricity and the uterus: propagation from lab to clinic” - exploring the physiological mechanisms underlying labour. Follow along to find out more. #bornecollaborative #prematurebirthresearch #guestspeaker

Speaker spotlight: We're proud to share that Chair of Borne’s Scientific Advisory Board, Professor Lucilla Poston will be presenting on Big BUMP and helping to lead discussions on the future direction of large-scale pregnancy research. #BorneCollaborative #Prematurebirthresearch

Next in our #BorneCollaborative speaker spotlight: Prof Rachel Tribe & Prof Phillip Bennett will present on the BUMP Feasibility studies at the Borne Collaborative 2026 Puerto later this month. #bornecollaborative #BUMP #prematurebirthresearch

We’re kicking off our #BorneCollaborative speaker series with Dr Vikki Male. She’ll be presenting on immune cells in pregnancy; an essential area of research for understanding complications linked to preterm birth. Bringing global experts together is how we accelerate progress. More to come.

What does it really feel like when your baby arrives early? In Dawn’s story, fear, NICU nights and the rollercoaster of prematurity are brought to life, showing why we need more research into preterm birth. Find out how your support can help create real change. https://ow.ly/4fG750Y7HoB

To prevent premature birth, we need answers, treatments and talent. Our strategy funds research into labour mechanisms, tests interventions to delay preterm birth, and supports future leaders in pregnancy science. Learn more: https://www.borne.org.uk/our-research/ #PregnancyResearch #Borne