Stillborn Protocol

Investigation of Stillborn Protocol

The protocol assists health care providers in ensuring a thorough invetigation of the cause of stillbirths and to facilitate grief conselling.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Stillborn Investigation Protocol

• Placenta and cord 
• Autopsy
• Maternal Investigations
• Maternal and Family History
• Grief Management and Follow-up
• Costs
• Fatality Inquiries Act
• Contacts

Appendix A - Cytogenetic Studies and Microbiology in Stillborn Investigation

• Cytogenetic Studies - Criteria
• Collection of Placenta Tissue for Cytogenetic Studies
• Microbiology - Placenta Tissue
• Microbiology - Maternal

Appendix B - Stillborn Examination

• General 
• Craniofacies
• Neck
• Trunk
• Extremities

Appendix C - Clinical Photographs of Stillborns

Appendix D - Radiographic Studies of Stillborns

• Babygram
• Ultrasonography

Appendix E - Discussion With Parents About Their Stillborn

Bibliography July 1998

Forms

• Stillborn Examination and Investigation Record
• Perinatal Grief Management Form

Acknowledgements