What is Stillbirth?

Stillbirth is a baby has been born dead after twenty four weeks pregnancy, so has passed away in the womb either perform birth or during the birth.

Answering: Michelle Lynch, North Middlesex Hospital Bereavement Midwife Specialist

What Does it Mean When a Baby is in Distress?

Do Parents Get to Spend Time with Their Stillborn Baby?

How is a Stillbirth Baby Delivered?

What Happens if My Baby is Stillborn?

What Are the Chances of a Woman Who Has Had One Stillbirth?

Is Stillbirth Hereditary?

What Are Common Causes of Stillbirth?

How Often Does Stillbirth Happen?

What is Stillbirth?

Did you know?

The main causes of stillbirth are childbirth complications, maternal infections in pregnancy such as syphilis, maternal health problems such hypertension and diabetes, foetal growth restriction, in which the baby fails to achieve expected growth targets, and birth defects.