What screening is carried out to identify babies at risk of stillbirth.

A Stillbirth Sub-Group, of the government convened Maternity Services Action Group, was set up in February 2011, and is considering issues pertinent to stillbirth, including current practice in NHS boards, current pregnancy screening, information given to parents and professionals, and improvements in bereavement care and research. Membership of the group includes NHS boards, Royal Colleges, the charity SANDS, Healthcare Improvement Scotland and others. Papers from the group will be placed on the maternity services website www.maternityservices.scot.nhs.uk.
The Refreshed Framework for Maternity Care in Scotland, which was launched in January 2011, outlines the services which are expected to be in place in all NHS board areas. NHS boards should have evidence that maternity services have effective risk assessment processes in place for all women, for safe delivery for both mothers and babies, and monitor maternal and infant health outcomes.