Foundation calls for stillbirth to be a national health priority

NEW data has revealed there was more than one stillborn baby every day in Victoria, highlighting the tragic plight of hundreds of families.

NEW data has revealed there was more than one stillborn baby every day in Victoria, highlighting the tragic plight of hundreds of families.

COUPLE ALLEGES MIDWIFE FAILED TO MONITOR BABY’S HEARTBEAT BEFORE STILLBIRTH

NORMAL SIZE BABIES WHOSE GROWTH SLOWS SIGNIFICANTLY AT RISK OF STILLBIRTH

The Stillbirth Foundation Australia said simple prevention messages were still not getting out to parents, including sleeping on your side during pregnancy, having an ultrasound in early pregnancy and adequate folic acid intake prior to conception.

There were 457 stillbirths in Victoria in 2016.

Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows there were 457 stillbirths in Victoria in 2016. Nationally, the death toll was 1724.

The foundation is calling for stillbirth to be made a national health priority.