National Stillbirth Prevention & Awareness Day is an opportunity to increase public awareness about the more than 20,000 babies who are stillborn in the U.S. every year, to promote stillbirth research and prevention, and to provide community to the thousands of Americans who have experienced stillbirth.
A bipartisan resolution designating Sept. 19 as National Stillbirth Prevention Day was first introduced in Congress on Sept. 19, 2022, and has been introduced annually since then. This resolution encourages Congress to do all it can to prevent the tragedy of stillbirth from happening to more families.
The Fifth Annual National Stillbirth Prevention & Awareness Day will take place on Sept. 19, 2026. The following elected officials are the leaders of this resolution in 2026:
Please support stillbirth prevention by officially endorsing the National Stillbirth Prevention & Awareness Day resolution. Your organization’s backing sends a powerful message to Congress to prioritize the resources this issue urgently needs.
Hosted by: Congresswoman Alma Adams
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026
Ahead of the 5th Annual National Stillbirth Prevention & Awareness Day, Congresswoman Adams hosted a Roundtable to explore how policy, research and clinical awareness are turning the tide on stillbirth prevention. The event brought together experts from AWHONN, March of Dimes and Healthy Birth Day, Inc. Watch the recorded roundtable to hear from the experts and parents at the center of this important work.
Research shows 25% of stillbirths are preventable. It’s on all of us to support change that leads to prevention. In conjunction with the Fifth Annual National Stillbirth Prevention & Awareness Day, read our open letter on ways we can work together to end the stillbirth crisis.
Fifth Annual National Stillbirth Prevention & Awareness Day
This year, advocates, healthcare professionals, parents and community members came together across the country. Read about some of the ways we worked together to shine a light on stillbirth.
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Help accelerate progress on National Stillbirth Prevention & Awareness Day by raising awareness in your state or community.
Visit our Advocacy page to learn more about stillbirth prevention legislation in Congress.
Honor Loved & Missed Babies
Stillbirth, pregnancy loss and maternal mortality are still happening to far too many families. We invite you to submit the name of a loved and missed mom or baby for our digital memory wall.
Submit a Name
Honor Loved & Missed Babies
Stillbirth, pregnancy loss and maternal mortality are still happening to far too many families. We invite you to submit the name of a loved and missed mom or baby for our digital memory wall.
Submit a NameHere are some additional ways to get involved on National Stillbirth Prevention & Awareness Day:
Contact your Representatives and Senators to let them know why stillbirth prevention is important to you. Follow the link to find your legislators’ contact information.
It is unacceptable that 20,000+ U.S. families will lose their baby to stillbirth this year. No pregnancy is immune. Stillbirths occur to women of all races, ethnicities, income levels, and ages. Research has revealed that some groups of expectant parents are more likely to experience the tragedy of stillbirth.
Without your help this silent crisis is only going to get worse. We have solutions to save babies NOW. Reach out to Congress today and urge them to support stillbirth prevention legislation.
