When a baby is born dead why do they call it a still birth?

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Answer #1

“Still” meaning “not moving/living”.

Answer #2

It’s a more sensitive way of saying “dead”, as I’m sure no mother wants to hear that word.

Answer #3

Cuz thr not moveing

Answer #4

i would imagine because the baby isnt moving so it is still.

Answer #5

ohh, okaay thanks everyone!

Answer #6

Welcome :-)

Answer #7

Because if the baby is dead then its not moving so its still.

Answer #8

Colleen is definetly right. They also call it that because when someone “Stays STILL” it doesnt move. Therefore the baby is still. Hope I helped :).

Answer #9

Because when it was born it wasn’t moving it was dead (still)

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