New Study Reveals Higher Stillbirth Rates Than Previously Estimated in U.S.

A new study reveals that stillbirth rates in the United States are significantly higher than federal estimates, highlighting critical risk factors affecting pregnancy outcomes.

• The study, analyzing nearly 2.8 million pregnancies from 2016 to 2022, identified approximately 19,000 stillbirths, surpassing figures reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
• Conducted by researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Massachusetts General Hospital, the analysis emphasizes the need to understand underlying risk factors contributing to stillbirth.
• Despite advancements in obstetrics, many stillbirths occur unexpectedly, raising concerns about socioeconomics and healthcare access for pregnant individuals in the United States.