Understanding perinatal mortality

The term perinatal mortality refers to antepartum and intrapartum stillbirths, and early neonatal deaths. Although the overall rate of perinatal mortality is falling in high-income countries, a slower rate of reduction in stillbirths has been seen. In high income countries antenatal stillbirth contributes to a large proportion of overall stillbirths. This article explores the causes of perinatal mortality and the recent evidence and interventions and their impacts on reducing perinatal mortality in the high-income settings.