This is the fourth of six articles published in the Lancet Stillbirths Series. The article focuses on prevention of stillbirths by scale-up of care for mothers and babies at the health-system level, including prioritising care at birth and emergency obstetric care.

This is the first of six articles published in the Lancet Stillbirths Series. The article explores the status and perceptions of stillbirths around the world and advocates that the prevention of stillbirths should be a priority at the local and international level.

This Lancet series highlights the rates and causes of stillbirths globally. The series explores cost effective solutions which can prevent stillbirths at the same time as improving the health of mothers and newborns.