First Nations women are at greater risk of stillbirth. Here’s why – and what we can do about it
- Written by Deanna Stuart-Butler, Indigenous Research Officer, The University of Queensland
Australian national data show First Nations women face almost twice the risk of stillbirth or “sorry business babies” compared to non-First Nations women.
To address this inequity, Australia’s national stillbirth action plan focuses on ensuring culturally safe stillbirth prevention and care for First Nations women.
But first, we...





