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National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day Toolkit Sept. 19, 2025 National Stillbirth Prevention & Awareness Day The United States Senate and House of Representatives introduced a resolution declaring Sept. 19 as National Stillbirth Prevention Day. It is a way to honor the tens of thousands of American families who lose a baby to stillbirth every year and resolve to do all it can to prevent the tragedy of stillbirth from happening to more families. The following elected officials were the leaders of this resolution in 2024: ● Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) ● Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) ● Senator Cory Booker (D-New Jersey) ● Representative Alma Adams (D-North Carolina) ● Representative Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) Social Media Handles Healthy Birth Day Count the Kicks FB: @healthybirthday FB: @countthekicks IG: @healthybirthdayinc IG: @countthekicksus X: @Healthy_Birth X: @CounttheKicksUS YouTube: @healthybirthdayinc YouTube: @CountTheKicks Social Media Posts Caption: Over 20,000 pregnancies end in stillbirth each year, but research shows that 25% of them can be prevented. That’s why we partner with Count the Kicks, the stillbirth prevention program that has saved more than 150 babies across the globe. Through this program we are equipping maternal health workers with the tools and resources they need to help educate and empower expectant parents about monitoring movements during the third trimester of pregnancy. On National Stillbirth Prevention & Awareness Day, we invite you to join us in honoring the thousands of families who have been impacted by stillbirth, and in supporting efforts to prevent stillbirths and improve birth outcomes for families across the country. #StillbirthPreventionDay #StillbirthPreventionAndAwarenessDay #CountTheKicks #HealthyBirthDay Find Graphics in our Canva Template Message

Caption: Sept. 19 (today) is National Stillbirth Prevention & Awareness Day, a day of awareness set aside to honor the tens of thousands of American families who lose a baby to stillbirth every year. Did you know that every year in the U.S. we lose more than 20,000 babies to stillbirth, according to the CDC? That’s nearly 60 babies every single day. Research shows a change in a baby’s movement is the earliest and sometimes only indication there might be an issue with a pregnancy. We are committed to healthy birth outcomes for moms and babies, which is why we want you to know about @countthekicks, a program that is proven to improve birth outcomes for moms and babies. We believe families deserve JOY in their pregnancies and birth experiences, and Count the Kicks offers a great way to bond with your baby, reduce anxiety, and increase your chances of having a healthy birth. Their free app is available in over 20 languages in the iOS and Google Play app stores. Help us raise awareness about stillbirth prevention and the importance of monitoring movements by sharing this post or tagging an expectant parent you know! #StillbirthPreventionDay #StillbirthPreventionAndAwarenessDay #CountTheKicks #HealthyBirthDay Find Graphics in our Canva Template Newsletter Blurb Sept. 19 is National Stillbirth Prevention & Awareness Day, a day set aside to honor the tens of thousands of American families who lose a baby to stillbirth every year. The CDC reports that there are more than 20,000 stillbirths in the U.S. every year. Recent reports and data suggest that further reduction in the incidence of stillbirth is possible, indicating that at least 25% of stillbirths are potentially preventable. At [ORG NAME] we are committed to improving maternal and infant health outcomes for families in [STATE/LOCATION]. That’s why we partner with Count the Kicks, a proven stillbirth prevention program created by Healthy Birth Day, Inc. Through this partnership we are equipping maternal health professionals with tools and resources they can use to educate expectant parents about the importance of monitoring their baby’s movements during the third trimester of pregnancy. The goal is working together and making informed decisions for the best birth outcome. We encourage you to visit bit.ly/StillbirthPreventionDay to learn more and find ways to get involved in National Stillbirth Prevention & Awareness Day. You can order FREE Count the Kicks materials at CountTheKicks.org.