Stigma around stillborn babies still leaves a silence

Stillborn babies ... still a taboo subject that brings a silence

Stillborn babies ... still a taboo subject that brings a silence Source: AAP

New research reveals one of the biggest obstacles facing bereaved parents after losing a child at birth is the stigma around stillborn babies.


The study out of the University of South Australia finds the reluctance to speak openly about stillbirth, both by health professionals and the general public, needs to change.


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