It has been reported that the number of still births are increasing every year in India. Undoubtedly, Nigeria and Pakistan has the highest number of still births but India is not far behind as per a recent research data revealed during the launch of British Medical Journal Lancet which says that,o n an average six lakhs stillbirths take place in India every year. According to a report by W.H.O, out of the 2.7 crore babies born in India, there are 22 stillbirths per 1000 births. The main causes of still births are, lack of obstetric care to the pregnant women, Childbirth complications,Maternal infections in pregnancy,Maternal conditions especially hypertension and diabetes, Fetal growth restriction,Congenital abnormalities. It is important to take precautions during pregnancy to avoid still births.
