Research, training, and support for conscious perinatality
Who we are
The CiaoLapo ETS Foundation was established in 2019 to promote research and education in the perinatal area, building on the 20-year experience of theCiaoLapo APS ETS Association, founded in 2006 by physicians Claudia Ravaldi and Alfredo Vannacci following the loss of their son Lapo, who was born lifeless at term.
We aim to improve the quality of health, psychological and social care in complex birth pathways through:
- independent scientific research;
- Evidence-based training for perinatal health workers;
- Promotion of the rights of women, children and families;
- Integrated psychological support for parents affected by perinatal bereavement.
What we do
📊 Research and innovation
- Coordination of the PeaRL Perinatal Research Laboratory., in collaboration with the University of Florence.
- Clinical, epidemiological, and psychosocial research projects on bereavement, perinatal mental health, medication use in pregnancy, and prevention.
- Production of theses, publications and participation in national and international research calls.
🎓 Operator training
- Over 1,000 health workers trained each year.
- Accredited courses based on international guidelines.
- Dissemination of best practices for empathic and trauma-informed care.
💙 Support for families
- 1,000+ couples supported each year by trained professionals.
- National network of 15 self-help groups.
- Free resources for parents and caregivers (guides, webinars, information materials).
A participatory and innovative approach
The CiaoLapo Foundation is a benchmark in Italy for the active involvement of parents and professionals in setting research priorities, co-designing educational interventions, and evaluating the impact of best practices.
Through a multidisciplinary, evidence-oriented approach that respects families’ experiences, we protect all aspects of perinatal health.
Acknowledgements and collaborations
Ashoka Fellowship 2020
Claudia Ravaldi, founder and president, has been selected by Ashoka, one of the world’s most influential NGOs, as a social entrepreneur for Italy.
Active collaborations with:
- University of Florence (Dept. of Neuropharmacy)
- Numerous hospitals and birth centers throughout Italy
- International networks for research in perinatal medicine (e.g., International Stillbirth Alliance)
Support us
Investing in the CiaoLapo Foundation means making a concrete contribution to improving perinatal health and preventing bereavement.
Supporting modes:
- Online donation (PayPal, credit card)
- Bank transfer (IBAN IT79C0501802800000016943292)
- 5×1000 to APS CiaoLapo ETS (CF 92070250482)
- Funding for specific projects in clinical, educational, or outreach settings
- Institutional or corporate sponsorships
Registration in registers and lists
CiaoLapo ETS Foundation is a Third Sector entity registered with RUNTS (National Single Third Sector Register) maintained by the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy and its financial statements are public and certified by a sole auditor.
CiaoLapo ETS Foundation is an institution registered with the National Research Registry of the Ministry of University and Research.
