Christine Andrews

My research focuses on improving maternity care through implementation science, with a strong emphasis on stillbirth prevention.

As national co-ordinator for the Safer Baby Bundle (SBB), I developed and led its implementation and evaluation framework across Australian maternity services. This work contributed to wide-scale adoption, including a 21% reduction in stillbirths across 19 services in Victoria. I have provided translational expertise across eight Stillbirth CRE groups, co-developed widely adopted resources, and led evaluation of national awareness campaigns.

I have also led co-designed research in parternship with bereaved parents, resulting in our Stillbirth Research Involvement Registry (200+ members) and funding to establish a national framework for consumer-led research.

My research continues to inform national strategies to improve care and reduce stigma around stillbirth. My current research is focused on closing critical evidence gaps in help-seeking during pregnancy, with particular attention to the experiences and perspectives of Indigenous parents, young parents, and those in early pregnancy. This work aims to better understand barriers and enablers to accessing care, and to inform the development of culturally safe, inclusive, and responsive support systems.