Stillbirth is relatively common it is one in 200 in the UK. Stillbirth has certain factors to do with like your own health and your pregnancy that can increase your risk of stillbirth. Some of these would be a multiple pregnancy where you having twins triplets or more if you're a smoker or around somebody who smokes a lot.
So if your partner for example. If you drink a lot of alcohol or you take drugs that won't prescribe for you. Some people who are older so over 35 and also younger ladies through the teenagers under 15 are under more risk particularly in their first pregnancy and also if you're overweight it can increase your risk.
So if your BMI for your body mass index is over 30 and you will be given extra checks just to make sure all as well and certain medical conditions can also lead to an increase in still cases.
Answered: Michelle Lynch, North Middlesex Hospital Bereavement Midwife Specialist
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Stillbirths are usually diagnosed when a pregnant woman notices her baby is not moving. The diagnosis is confirmed with a Doppler to check for a heartbeat, and then an ultrasound is used to confirm the findings.
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