Risk of stillbirth higher in migrant and refugee women
More effective communication may be key to reducing rates, say researchers
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Migrant and refugee women have double the risk of stillbirth compared with the general Australian population, researchers say.
Overcoming communication barriers is key to reducing stillbirths in the population groups at most risk, including immigrants and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.