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Linda

Linda Report 8 Jul 2008 12:07

Hello,

Its me again. This time I would like to know if stillborn children need to be registered, I am talking about the 1915-1924 period.
Thanks.
Linda

Potty

Potty Report 8 Jul 2008 12:16

I think there is a separate register but it is not available for public viewing. The GRO site gives details.

Linda

Linda Report 8 Jul 2008 12:19

Thanks Potty. I will look at this site after lunch.

Linda

Thelma

Thelma Report 8 Jul 2008 12:25

Google:-

Stillborn children were not registered prior to 1927.

Stillbirth registration was introduced on 1 July 1927 to help protect infant life, provide a valuable source of statistical information and to give parents the opportunity to have their child officially acknowledged. A stillborn child is a child born after the 24th week of pregnancy who did not breathe or show any other signs of life. When a child is stillborn the midwife or doctor will issue a medical certificate of stillbirth which will be used to register the stillbirth.

When stillbirth registration was introduced the the age limit was the end of the 28th week of pregnancy, not the 24th (as it is now). This is a relatively recent change following the greatly increased survival rates of premature babies.

Linda

Linda Report 8 Jul 2008 13:46

Thanks everyone. Its answered my question.

Linda