US stillbirth rate is higher than reported

October 28, 2025

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(Reuters via Yahoo!) – Stillbirths in the U.S. are more common than previously reported, affecting roughly 1 in 150 pregnancies, and rates are even higher in lower-income areas, according to results from a large study published on Monday.

The national average reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is 1 in 175 pregnancies. (Read More)