Stillbirth

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• Stillbirth is the death of a baby after the 20th week of pregnancy but before delivery.
• When the cause of a stillbirth is known, health care providers are better able to counsel the couple about the risk of stillbirth occurring again in another pregnancy.
• Generally, stillbirth is only experienced in about 1 out of every 200 pregnancies.
• How Common is Stillbirth? Unfortunately, stillbirth is a fairly common occurrence in all countries in the world.
• (Mothers in Sympathy & Support) SPALS (Subsequent Pregnancy After a Loss Support) The Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society (SANDS) Books "Miscarriage" by Lesley Regan.
• Last Updated: Friday, 2 September 2005 Miscarriage and Stillbirth If you have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth or the sudden death of your baby you can find information and support from SANDS SA (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Support Group).

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