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The articles on this page are selected highlights of the work CDC is doing related to stillbirth. Learn more about our work.

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Black Mothers Are More Likely to Experience Stillbirth Compared to Hispanic and White Mothers

A study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that Black mothers were more than twice as likely to experience stillbirth compared to Hispanic and white mothers.
(Published September 17, 2020)

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Pregnancy and Infant Loss

Read about a family’s experience with the loss of a child through stillbirth.
(Published: October 11, 2019)

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Stillbirth: Adrian’s Story

The loss of a baby due to stillbirth remains a sad reality for many families and takes a serious toll on families’ health and well-being. Read Miranda’s story about the loss of her son Adrian through stillbirth.
(Published: October 1, 2021)