stillbirth
noun
the birth of a dead child or organism.
stillbirths
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pluralof stillbirth.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Documents also said since the review "there have, regrettably, been a further four term stillbirths from April 2026 and July 2026 and a further three in August 2026".
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
He said the trust requested the review after increased safety monitoring introduced following Dr Bill Kirkup's investigation identified a rise in stillbirths.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Numbers recorded in the official documents show there were 52 stillbirths and two miscarriages at the home, more than 40 of them during Stannard's regime.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
A BBC investigation found parents who suffered miscarriages or stillbirths continued to see adverts for baby and maternity products, days, weeks and months after their babies died.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
Parental irresponsibility is significantly illustrated in another case: A mother who had four live births and two stillbirths in twelve years lost all of her babies during their first year.
From The Pivot of Civilization by Margaret Sanger
