Reducing Stillbirth and Infant Mortality in Full-Term Pregnancy

Author(s)	Dr. GULSHAN GUPTA
Country	India
Abstract	Stillbirth and infant mortality remain critical indicators of maternal and child health in India, which bears the highest global burden of both outcomes. This study synthesizes recent evidence (2020 to 2025) on full-term stillbirth and infant mortality, highlighting biological, sociocultural, and health system determinants. Despite a reported stillbirth rate of 9.7 per 1,000 births (NFHS-5) and an infant mortality rate of 26.6 per 1,000 live births (2023), substantial underreporting and regional disparities persist. Key causes include obstetric complications, intrapartum asphyxia, infections, and congenital anomalies, with rural and northern states disproportionately affected due to limited access to quality care and persistent cultural stigma. A structured literature review reveals gaps in data reporting, antenatal services, and skilled workforce. Targeted interventions including standardized definitions, improved surveillance, teleimaging expansion, community health worker training, and awareness campaigns are urgently needed. The study recommends integrating stillbirth reduction into state health plans and establishing a national rare births registry to drive progress toward global targets.
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 5, September-October 2025
Published On	2025-10-20
DOI	https://doi.org/10.63363/aijfr.2025.v06i05.1520
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g97nxm

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