Stillbirth

The Stillbirth Pathway recognises that bereavement care is a continuing process and is provided by everyone who comes in contact with women, partners and families who are experiencing a loss.

The pathway provides dedicated, evidence based guidance covering

If a baby may die before birth
When a fetal heartbeat is not heard
Before induction or onset of labour
Labour and birth
Memory making
After the death
Before discharge
Support in the community
Next pregnancies
Staff care
Outcome measures

Further information

Go to Self assessment tools

Go to Training and support

Go to NBCP Templates

Download the Stillbirth Pathway

Please note the NBCP Scotland Pathways are being piloted with Early Adopter NHS Boards and the pathways will continue to develop in the light of Early Adopters’ experiences. Find out about Early Adopters

Beareavement Care Standards

Find out the standards NHS Boards need to meet to be considered to be providing good bereavement care.

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