Stillbirth

When a baby dies after 24 weeks of pregnancy, before or during birth, it is known as a stillbirth. Sometimes, a baby can be stillborn and no cause can be found. However, we do know that there are things you can do to reduce your risk:

• Going to sleep on your side
• Not smoking
• Monitoring your baby’s movements and getting in touch with your midwife or maternity unit straight away using the emergency contact information given to you if they slow down or stop

These apply whether you are having a single or multiple birth.