Stillbirth in Australia 2: Working together to reduce stillbirth in Australia: The Safer Baby Bundle initiative

C. J. Andrews, D. Ellwood, A. Gordon, P. F. Middleton, C. S.E. Homer, E. M. Wallace, M. C. Nicholl, C. Marr, K. Sketcher-Baker, M. Weller, S. K.M. Seeho, V. J. Flenady

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Abstract

The rate of late gestation stillbirth in Australia is unacceptably high. Up to one third of stillbirths are preventable, particularly beyond 28 weeks’ gestation. The aim of this second paper in the Stillbirth in Australia series is to highlight one key national initiative, the Safer Baby Bundle (SBB), which has been led by the Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth in partnership with state health departments. Addressing commonly identified evidence practice gaps, the SBB contains five elements that, when implemented together, should result in better outcomes than if performed individually. This paper describes the development of the SBB, what the initiative aims to achieve, and progress to date. By collaborating with Departments of Health and other partners to amplify uptake of the SBB, we anticipate a reduction of at least 20% in Australia's stillbirth rate after 28 weeks’ gestation is achievable.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)514-519
Number of pages6
JournalWomen and Birth
Volume33
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished or Issued - Nov 2020

Keywords

  • Care bundle
  • Maternity care
  • Stillbirth

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Maternity and Midwifery

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