Can Stillbirth Happen Again

From my early reading, a few things were clear: stillbirth has profound and sometimes intergenerational effects on families; most parents who have a stillborn baby do conceive again; these parents have a higher risk of (recurrent) stillbirth than parents who have no history of stillbirth; and many parents go through …

What are the chances of having a stillborn baby twice?

For most women, the chances of having another stillbirth are very low. Less than 1 in 100 women (less than 1 percent) who’ve had a stillbirth go on to have another stillbirth.

Is it possible to have a baby after a stillbirth?

About 50% of women choose to become pregnant again after a stillbirth. 1 It’s common to have a heightened level of anxiety or depression during subsequent pregnancies and postpartum with your new child. Giving birth to another baby isn’t a cure-all for the mental health symptoms from your previous stillbirth.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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