Maternity units 'could prevent 600 stillbirths a year in England'

NHS says use of best practice already saved 160 babies over two years at 19 unitsAbout 600 stillbirths a year in England could be prevented if maternity units followed national best practice, the health service said.NHS England said practical steps including reducing smoking in pregnancy, and better monitoring of babies’ growth and movement in pregnancy and subsequently during labour, had already contributed to improved survival rates. Continue reading...