Too Many Still Born Deaths Unexplained

Katie Wilkinson shares her personal story of stillbirth, highlighting the emotional impact and the need for awareness. The UK has high stillbirth rates compared to other developed countries, with factors like obesity and maternal age contributing. Despite little change in statistics over the past decade, there is a call for better research and education to reduce stillbirth rates. The report aims to recognize the loss of grieving parents and improve outcomes for future families.

How does Katie Wilkinson describe her stillborn daughter, Martha?

• As a lively child

• As angelic and beautiful

• As a difficult memory

• As a forgotten past

Which country is mentioned as having a similar stillbirth rate to the UK?

• Italy

• Spain

• France

• Germany

What percentage of stillbirth cases is thought to be linked to obesity?

• 10%

• 25%

• 75%

• 50%

What is one of the suggested methods to reduce stillbirth rates?

• Increasing hospital births

• Reducing the number of pregnancies

• Encouraging home births

• Better maternal monitoring and education

What has been the historical approach to the issue of stillbirths?

• It has been a well-funded area

• It has been overlooked and underfunded

• It has been completely resolved

• It has been the focus of many campaigns