Stillbirth is Australia’s hidden health crisis.
Not all stillbirths are preventable, but some are. There are three important things you can do to help prevent stillbirth.
Ways to reduce the risk of stillbirth
- Go to sleep on your side after 28 weeks of pregnancy
- Be aware of your baby’s movements, and contact your maternity care professional immediately if movements change.
- If you smoke, stop. And avoid being around other people’s cigarette smoke.
Stillbirth happens to 1 in every 137 pregnancies in Australia. By keeping these three things in mind, and doing your best to stick to them, you can greatly reduce the risk to your baby.
Red Nose supports anyone affected by the loss of a pregnancy, stillbirth, death of a baby or child. Call our 24/7 Support line on 1300 308 307 or visit our support section of our website.
Family Stories
Other Stillbirth Prevention Resources
Safer Baby Bundle – Created by the Centre for Research Excellence in stillbirth for clinicians
Support information if you have had a stillbirth
Red Nose is here to help. Visit the grief and loss section of our website. Support for anyone who has experienced pregnancy loss, stillbirth, the death of a baby or child.
When things don’t go to plan – Download
Understanding what happened to your baby – Download
Placental Ageing Study into Stillbirth Helps to Affirm That Mothers Are Not to Blame – Learn more
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