However, stillbirth has far more meaning than that.
To birth a baby stillborn is a gut-wrenching devastation that no family should ever have to endure, particularly in this day and age.
The loss of a child at any age is unthinkable and is too often unspoken. Thankfully, there are support organisations that can help families to live with their loss and others that are conducting crucial research into the causes of stillbirth. Unfortunately, there is minimal financial support for the cause. At Still Aware we strongly believe that awareness brings change.
According to The Australian Institute of Health & Welfare more than 2000 babies are stillborn annually in Australia [2]
That's 6 babies every day.
No matter how you look at it – that's 6 babies too many.
You can start by going through our Resources For Expectant Families where you can learn more about monitoring your baby's movements, safe sleeping, trusting your intuition, and more.