This information is primarily for those living in the U.K. (in particular England & Wales)
4. CERTIFICATE OF STILLBIRTH (child over 24 weeks pregnancy)
- If a child is stillborn (no signs of life at all and more than 24 weeks) the doctor will issue a certificate of Stillbirth.
- The certificate of stillborn needs to be registered with the register office within 42 days (21 days in Scotland).
- There is no need for ghusl or janaza for such a stillborn child
- If the child is stillborn and less than 24 weeks pregnancy the hospital will issue a birth card, there is no need to register, there is no need for ghusl or janāza.