Action Medical Research

We’re a UK charity funding vital groundbreaking #medicalresearch for children & babies in the areas of #raredisease #disability #prematurebirth #pregnancycomplications #infections find out more action.org.uk

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“Two of my three children were born prematurely so I know only too well the fear and anxiety that comes with such an early birth. My children are now grown up but it is so frightening that premature birth is still the biggest killer of babies in the UK and that 61,000 babies are born too soon each year.⁣ ⁣ Medical research is so important if we are to change this and that’s why I’m supporting Action Medical Research’s BORN TOO SOON campaign.”⁣ ⁣ We're so excited that Action Ambassador @drdawnharper is backing our #borntoosoon campaign!⁣ ⁣ Together we will find the answers.⁣ ⁣ Find out more and join the fight action.org.uk/borntoosoon⁣ ⁣ #prematurebirth #prematurity #premature #preemies #medicalresearch https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs-M4UxlNZe/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4js0xyiovm1l

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Looking back at our #bestnine2018 Instagram posts this year. Thank you for so much for your support. Looking forward to a fantastic 2019. #topnine2018 #top9of2018 #top92018 #medicalresearch #borntoosoon #nye2018 https://www.instagram.com/p/BsC0aXhlk2Z/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4s3wylz1cx8c

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Looking back at our #bestnine2018 Instagram posts this year. Thank you for so much for your support. Looking forward to a fantastic 2019. #topnine2018 #top9of2018 #top92018 #medicalresearch #borntoosoon #nye2018 https://www.instagram.com/p/BsC0aXhlk2Z/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4s3wylz1cx8c

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Missed the last post? Don't panic you can send an ecard instead. Simply head over to Justgiving and choose from one of six great designs. Give a donation of your choice to Action and then you can send it to your friends and family. What a wonderful way to help fund vital research this Christmas. https://www.justgiving.com/givecards/charity/uk/203 #ecards #charityecards #donations #donate #xmasecards #givecards #justgiving https://www.instagram.com/p/Brnf4rFA6IR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13n7z1tpfslxr

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Our wonderful Action ambassador @davinamccall has shared this message to support our #borntoosoon campaign this #worldprematurityday join the fight action.org.uk/Prematurityday #prematurebirth #prematurebirthawareness https://www.instagram.com/p/BqSoN9SlFqo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1u1i8x9yufv6b

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Action goes purple for #worldprematurityday 💜⁣ ⁣ The team at Action HQ have been helping to fundraise and raise awareness for World Prematurity Day on 17 November, by entering some amazingly yummy cakes 🍰 in a purple bake-off and by wearing some fantastic purple outfits!!! ⁣ ⁣ In the UK, more than 61,000 babies are born prematurely each year, and sadly over 1,000 babies will lose their lives after being #borntoosoon. Globally, it is the biggest killer of children under five.⁣ ⁣ We know through medical research we can stop the devastation caused by premature birth. That’s why we’ve launched our BORN TOO SOON campaign. We’re all working together to raise £1 million by 2020 to fund groundbreaking medical research that could go on to benefit millions.⁣ ⁣ Find out how you can go purple and join the fight today action.org.uk/prematurityday⁣ ⁣ #worldprematurityday2018 #prematurebirth #prematurity #gopurple #fundraising #bakeoff #cakes https://www.instagram.com/p/BqNS_EUFpff/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1izg6zz4p8zcw

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Tonight we're lighting a candle to remember all the babies whose little lives have ended far too soon. #waveoflight #borntoosoon #fightforlittlelives #blaw2018 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo9x3iOhKnX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=71mqh9qdr50u

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We're excited to announce that Action ambassador @davinamccall is backing our BORN TOO SOON campaign! Together we will find the answers. Find out more and join the fight action.org.uk/borntoosoon #borntoosoon #prematurebirth https://www.instagram.com/p/BoynalWhcU5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=q469g9x7dn3m

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"Elijah led a very traumatic little life. He died sleeping on my chest in the small hours – that’s when I joined the fight to stop premature birth." Jenny, Elijah's mum and Action ambassador Elijah was born extremely prematurely at 25 weeks and sadly lost his fight for life at just 37 days old. You can read Jenny's story in our BORN TOO SOON campaign gallery. action.org.uk/mystorymychild Over 1,000 babies die each year in the UK due to premature birth. We know through medical research we can stop the devastation caused by premature birth. That's why we've launched our BORN TOO SOON campaign. Together we will find the answers. Do you have your own story to share? Please add your story to our online gallery - join our fight and help others see they are not alone (link in bio). #borntoosoon #blaw2018 #babylossawareness #prematurebirth #breakthesilence https://www.instagram.com/p/BowXmMJh65_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wob300glko79

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Today marks the start of baby loss awareness week. Born exactly a month ago today at just 24 weeks, we’d like to thank Keisha, for bravely sharing the story her beautiful son, Amaziah, who sadly was born too soon. “Amaziah was born on 9 September 2018 at just 24 weeks and 5 days. We weren’t expecting him to arrive until Christmas day. He weighed in at just 1lb 8oz. The doctors told us that Amaziah wasn’t going to make it through the night but he did. Over the course of the next week, Amaziah developed brain bleeds on both sides of his brain and was reliant on oxygen. He had infections and was given antibiotics to help fight them off; his sugar was also high which they had given him insulin for. On the 7th day, Amaziah developed a perforated bowel, unfortunately with all the other issues that was going on with his little body, the stress was all too much for him and he sadly passed away in my arms on September 16 2018”. Over 1,000 babies die each year in the UK due to premature birth, making premature birth the biggest killer of babies in the UK. We know though medical research we can stop the devastation caused by premature birth. We’re all working together to raise £1 million by 2020 to fund groundbreaking medical research - tackling some of the toughest fights our children face. Together we can find the answers. Join the fight http://action.org.uk/borntoosoon #borntoosoon #babylossawarenessweek #babyloss #blaw2018 https://www.instagram.com/p/BotOf_thG_n/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=i3q73191jdab

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We're excited to announce that former Action Research Training Fellow, Dr Joanna Cook, is one of our Research Ambassadors for our BORN TOO SOON campaign. Dr Cook is working on a test to predict the risk of early labour. Find out more about her research and how you can join the fight action.org.uk/borntoosoon Together we will help STOP babies being born too soon. Join the fight today. #borntoosoon #prematurebirth #prematurebirthresearch #prematurebaby #prematurebabies https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn6YaUBBeLE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=g2d8hfv0r0w4

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This month marks the launch our BORN TOO SOON campaign. Over 1,000 babies die each year in the UK due to premature birth. It's too many. Far too many. Together we’re fighting to STOP the devastation caused by premature birth. Parents. Children. Families. Communities. We’re working together to raise £1 million by 2020 to fund groundbreaking medical research that could go on to benefit millions. Together we will help STOP babies being #borntoosoon. Join the fight today. action.org.uk/borntoosoon #prematurebaby #prematurebirth #prematurebabies #prematurebirthawareness #premie https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnn4GmYBhOm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=e1qn4ss9ro5p

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Help us STOP premature birth Every year in the UK, around 61,000 babies are born prematurely, like Emma who was born 12 weeks early weighing just 1lb and 13oz and measuring only 30cm. Emma was so small and vulnerable that doctors had to fight to save her life. Tragically, being born too soon is the biggest cause of newborn death in the UK. And premature birth is not just a fight for life. Many children will grow up experiencing life-long disabilities including cerebral palsy, learning difficulties and hearing loss. We’re funding an exciting project to develop a new treatment to help stop preterm birth and to help improve the lives of those born too soon. Help fund this vital research at www.action.org.uk/premature 100% of your donation will go towards this project. #prematurebirth #prematurity #premature #preemies #prematurebaby #vitalresearch #borntoosoon

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Sarah’s story: “My daughter was born at 26 weeks she weighed just under 2lb. It was a hard time we had a lot of down days at the beginning we had lots of support from family she was in special care for 3 months then it was time to bring her home still tiny 5lb 4oz. I felt scared I had what if she stops breathing in my head but they told us before we left the hospital. She is now 11 years and we have no health problems.” Through medical research we can STOP the devastation caused by premature birth. But we can’t fight alone.    Join our fight and help us fund a vital research project that could help prevent preterm birth and devastating brain injuries.   Find out more at www.action.org.uk/premature #prematurebirth #premature #preemies #joinourfight

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Inge’s story: “My beautiful daughter Emma was delivered by emergency caesarean 12 weeks early weighing just 1lb 13oz. Everything happened so quickly, it was terrifying, but our nightmare had only just begun. Emma was so small and poorly that doctors had to fight to stabilise her. She needed two blood transfusions and oxygen and was fed by tube. And the risk of infection was on my mind constantly. We tried our best to celebrate Emma’s birth and not let the anxiety and fear that we may lose her take over, but it was so hard. Thankfully Emma is a fighter, and after 3 months in hospital the day finally came to take her home. It was such a relief, but the anxiety was still there. With every sound she made I wondered if she was still breathing. I’m still dealing with the pain and trauma of her birth. I try to look at the positives, but the post traumatic stress disorder I’ve suffered as a result has affected my memory of Emma’s early months.” We’d like to thank Inge for sharing her story. We’re funding research right now to help prevent premature birth so more mums can be spared the trauma of giving birth too soon. 💜 Donate today and help fund this vital research www.action.org.uk/premature #premature #prematurebirth #vitalresearch #preemies

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Action Medical Research - We're a UK charity funding vital groundbreaking #medicalresearch for children & babies in the areas of #raredisease #disability #prematurebirth #pregnancycomplications #infections #actionmedres Find out more action.org.uk