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Study finds higher rate of stillbirths in the U.S. than previously reported
The Harvard study shows 1 in 150 U.S. births end in stillbirth, surpassing CDC estimates, with racial and socioeconomic disparities influencing rates.
- On Oct. 27, 2025, Harvard and Mass General Brigham researchers reported that more than 1 in 150 U.S. births end in stillbirth, higher than the CDC's 1 in 175 rate.
- Using health insurance claims and demographic data, researchers assessed clinical factors including gestational age, obesity, hypertension, diabetes, substance use, fetal anomalies, obstetric history, and socioeconomic factors such as area-level income, race, and access to obstetric care.
- In low-income areas, the stillbirth rate was 1 in every 112 births, and in areas with higher proportions of Black families, it was 1 in every 39 births, researchers found.
- The researchers reported that nearly 21,000 families are affected annually, and nearly half of 37+ weeks stillbirths are thought preventable, urging improvements in policy and practice.
- Later-Term stillbirths showed rising rates without identified risks, with nearly 27.7% having no clinical risk factor and rates increasing from 24.1% at 38 weeks to 40.7% at 40+ weeks.
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Far more pregnancies end in stillbirth than previously known, study shows - The Boston Globe
Despite advances in prenatal care, stillbirths in the United States remain far more common than previously reported, with a significant number of them striking without warning.
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Read Full ArticleUnveiling the Hidden Crisis: High Stillbirth Rates in U.S.
A recent study reveals stillbirth rates in the U.S. are higher than official estimates, affecting 1 in 150 pregnancies, especially in low-income areas. Analyzing over 2.7 million pregnancies, researchers found preventable risk factors like maternal health issues. More attention and resources are needed to address this concerning trend.
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