Safer Baby information booklet

This information booklet is about preventing stillbirth. Talking about ways to reduce the chance of stillbirth is a normal part of pregnancy care. The booklet includes information on 5 things you can do to help reduce your chance of stillbirth:

• Reducing your and your baby’s exposure to cigarette smoke
• Working together with your health professionals to check your baby’s growth
• Learning your baby’s movements and letting your health professionals know if your baby’s movements stop or slow down
• Sleeping on your side once you reach 28 weeks of pregnancy
• Talking with your midwife or doctor about the best timing for your baby’s birth