FeMo Study

The Fetal Movement Monitor (FeMo) Study is a groundbreaking research project that could help save tiny babies.

Miscarriage and baby loss is devastating for families, and every year one in 400 babies is born sleeping. Currently, there is no way for women to track fetal movements from home. Reduced movement can signal potential complications, including the risk of stillbirth.

The FeMo research project is developing a compact medical device to monitor fetal movements in pregnant women at home, particularly during the last trimester.

The device is being trialled at The National Maternity Hospital in partnership with the UCD Perinatal Research Centre.

The goal of this research is to create a reliable and user-friendly device that can help detect fetal issues earlier, reducing the risk of stillbirth. The researchers are now analysing the data from a pilot study, improving the device, and planning another study in 2025 to further refine its design.

If successful, this will be the first approved medical device in the EU and US for home fetal movement monitoring.