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First Nations women face almost twice the risk of stillbirth compared to non-First Nations women. Much of the inequity can be linked to the ongoing impact of colonisation on birthing women.
A major study that analysed data from hundreds of pregnancies found that sleeping on the back during the final trimester increased the risk of stillbirth 2.6 times.
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Clinical Perinatal Epidemiologist, The University of Queensland
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Professor, Mater Research Institute; Director, Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth, The University of Queensland
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Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Indigenous Research Midwife, Stillbirth Centre of Research Excellence, The University of Queensland
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Indigenous Research Officer, The University of Queensland
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Epidemiologist, Mater Research Institute, The University of Queensland
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