Dr. Chapa’s Clinical Pearls. Time for Stillbirth Prevention Bundle: NOW.
Jan 13, 2025
Stillbirth rates in the U.S. are alarmingly high, showing a need for urgent reform. The podcast highlights comparisons with countries like Japan, the UK, and Australia, where effective prevention bundles have been implemented. It underscores the emotional toll on families and advocates for a national strategy to combat stillbirths, detailing systematic approaches that include smoking cessation and fetal monitoring. Recent legislative advancements and education are also examined as critical steps toward reducing these tragic losses.
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Personal Devastation
- Dr. Chapa has delivered many stillbirths and witnessed them among loved ones, finding it devastating.
- This personal experience fuels his call for change.
US Stillbirth Rate
- Despite advancements, the US stillbirth rate is unacceptably high.
- Countries like the UK and Australia have successfully lowered rates with prevention bundles.
Antepartum Surveillance
- While antepartum surveillance is crucial, it has limitations and high false positives.
- A comprehensive stillbirth bundle, similar to other successful bundles, is necessary.