Stillbirth is a significant public health issue that is rarely talked about. Explore the latest research on the impact of stillbirth, risk factors, and ways to prevent preventable stillbirth.
Every year in the U.S. more than 21,000 babies are born still. Statistically, that means 1 in every 177 pregnancies ends in stillbirth. Read the latest research on the impact of and risk factors for stillbirth.
Learn more about the link between stillbirth and maternal mortality and morbidity, and why a change in a baby’s movements is an early red flag — and a reason to call the doctor immediately.
"The Link Between Stillbirth and Maternal Mortality and Morbidity: Firsthand Accounts from American Women"
This report explores the intrinsic link between stillbirth and maternal mortality and morbidity, and discusses solutions to help improve outcomes for expectant parents and their babies.
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"The Link Between Stillbirth and Maternal Mortality and Morbidity: Firsthand Accounts from American Women"
This report explores the intrinsic link between stillbirth and maternal mortality and morbidity, and discusses solutions to help improve outcomes for expectant parents and their babies.
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"La Relación Entre la Mortinatalidad y la Mortalidad Materna: Relatos de Primera Mano de Mujeres Estadounidenses"
This report explores the intrinsic link between stillbirth and maternal mortality and morbidity, and discusses solutions to help improve outcomes for expectant parents and their babies.
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Years of industry research combined with expert analysis proves the importance of kick counting in reducing preventable stillbirths.
Learn more about the impact of stillbirth in the U.S.
Count the Kicks is a program of Healthy Birth Day, Inc. It was created based on public health research in Norway that demonstrated a 30% reduction in stillbirth by teaching pregnant women how to monitor fetal movement during the third trimester of pregnancy. In the first 10 years of Count the Kicks in Iowa the state’s stillbirth rate went down nearly 32%. Learn more about how our proven stillbirth prevention campaign is helping to save babies across the U.S.
Explore opportunities to advocate for change to prevent stillbirths and help make stillbirth a maternal health tragedy of the past.
Participate in Research on Perinatal Bereavement
Researchers at Elmhurst University are looking for parents who experienced stillbirth and neonatal loss to complete a survey to share your experiences and help improve care for loss families.
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Researchers at Elmhurst University are looking for parents who experienced stillbirth and neonatal loss to complete a survey to share your experiences and help improve care for loss families.
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