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There is no evidence that children next-born after stillbirth are clinically at risk compared to children of non-bereaved mothers … However, the study did find evidence of less optimal mother-child interaction.
Anecdotal accounts have suggested that children born subsequent to stillbirth of a sibling may be psychologically vulnerable …
The researchers found no significant between-group differences in child cognitive or health assessments … However, mothers … reported increased child difficulties … and there were higher levels of maternal criticism of the child’s behaviour …
Melissa Maimann, Essential Birth Consulting 0400 418 448